What to See and Do in Costa Rica     page 2.

     Sun & Beaches. Costa Rica occupies a privileged spot in the heart of Central America . While its territory of 19,652 square miles touches both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The Caribbean region of Costa Rica stands out for its variety of aquatic ecosystems and its beautiful white and black sand beaches, providing an ideal setting for activities such as sport fishing, snorkeling, and sun bathing. The Pacific coast concentrates big tourist centers and its beaches are very popular for surfing, for example Esterillos, Jaco, Hermosa, Boca Barranca. In the Golfito region, near the Marino Ballena National Park, surfing fans can find the famous "long lefthander wave."
     Volcanoes & Mountains Costa Rica's mine active volcanoes vividly remind visitors of the awesome power contained in the earth's thin mantle.
     The non-volcanic Talamancas are ruggedly beautiful and contain tow of the nation's tallest peaks. The Inter-American highway, crossing the 11,453 feet, Cerro de la Muerte, reaches over 9843 feet, passing though highland forest of Costa Rica Oak and the only road-accessible "paramo" vegetation in the country. To see evidence of the glacier that topped 12,533ft. Chirripo, during the last ice age, requires a 9 hours hike and cold-weather camping.
     Cloud Forest. The cloud forest on the upper slopes of Costa Rica's mountains and volcanoes are frequently draped in mist of clouds. Algae, mosses and lichens get a foothold on the constantly wet surfaces, providing a place for orchids, bromeliads, ferns and innumerable other plants to cling to. So prolific is this "epiphytic" growth in the cloud forest that conditions such as prevailing winds and supersaturated soils cause the forest to be stunted - like the elfin forest at Monteverde's continental divide or the gnarly, dwarf woods at the summit of Poas Volcano.

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