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Your Costa Rica Travel Cruise Vacation!
Costa Rica was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502. When he arrived on the shores of the Caribbean side of the country he believed he had found a land of great riches and so he named it "rich coast"! A Costa Rica travel cruise vacation can be both relaxing and fun! You will have the opportunity to take in both the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. Stop at Puntarenas along Costa Rica's pacific coast. Some of Costa Rica's national parks are located near by. Also plan on visiting the town of Puerto Limón nestled along the Caribbean Sea. 
Many cruises to Costa Rica will take you through the famous Panama Canal and its system of locks and lakes. It is recommended that you take time to learn about the rich history of this man made wonder that was completed back in 1914. Enjoy the luxury and amenities aboard a first class cruise ship. During the day enjoy trips to view Costa Rican wildlife, its fauna and flowers and to meet the people of Costa Rica first hand. For the more adventurous traveler, use your day trips to go sea kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, to explore live volcanoes, go white water rafting or go zip lining high above the rain forest below. You will not lack for adventure and things to do in Costa Rica! Due to Costa Rica's unique topography and the fact that it is located between two continents and two large bodies of water this small country has twelve different eco systems! The variety of wildlife and the bio diversity found in Costa Rica is breath taking! Almost twenty five percent of the country is set aside in Costa Rica national parks and nature reserves. There are also many private parks and bio reserves. Visitors can also take a Costa Rica's river cruise by boat. Visit an estuary in a mangrove swamp and get close to crocodiles, exotic birds, howler monkeys, tree sloths, coati-mundis, iguanas and other tropical wildlife. Some travelers prefer smaller cruise ships. It allows them to get closer to some of the sites and attractions found in Costa Rica. You can also avoid the crowds by choosing to book your Costa Rica travel cruise vacation on a smaller cruise ship. 
Sail on wind driven cruise ships as well. Can you imagine being on board and hearing just the rustle of the wind against sails and viewing the mountains and jungles of Costa Rica approaching on the distant horizon? What a way to spend your vacation or holiday! With the smaller cruise ships don't expect swimming pools and nightly entertainment. However, the level of service and the food on these small cruise ships is on a par with the much larger cruise liners. One advantage of vacationing on a smaller cruise ship is you will also get to know your fellow passengers better in a more intimate setting. Many larger hotels and resorts offer romantic dinner cruises along the coastline in the evenings. Costa Rica is known for its gorgeous and colorful sunsets! For those of you who are concerned about their impact on the environment there are Costa Rica eco cruises available too. These cruise companies use sustainable practices in their operations. The best time to take a Costa Rica travel cruise vacation is in the dry season between December and April. Many cruise ships depart from either Panama or Puerto Caldera on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast. Puerto Caldera is an easy one hour drive from the international airport in San Jose. If given the opportunity don't miss taking a Costa Rica travel cruise vacation. It is an experience that you won't soon forget!
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