| Costa Rica's name means, literally, “rich | | | | jewels” in action. It is not necessary to visit a |
| coast.” The name is appropriate. This beautiful | | | | special farm to view butterflies, though. Butterflies |
| country is rich with amazing wildlife, gorgeous | | | | are a beautiful part of everyday life in Costa Rica. |
| coastlines, and exquisite tropical weather. Cost | | | | Along with butterflies, bird watching is another |
| Rica is a leader in environmental performance and | | | | main attraction of any tour of Costa Rica. Harpy |
| eco-tourism. Its national parks are home to many | | | | Eagles, an endangered species, have found a |
| endangered species, drawing visitors to observe | | | | home in the nation's forests. With over 800 |
| animals in their natural habitat. Costa Rica's official | | | | different species of birds, Costa Rica's national |
| language is Spanish. Its official currency is the | | | | parks are resplendent with coloured feathers and |
| Colon, but many merchants accept the US Dollar. | | | | chirping songs. The Monteverde Cloud Forest |
| Costa Rica Holidays tours are a popular escape | | | | Reserve is a paradise for those who enjoy |
| from the winter cold for many travelers who | | | | watching birds. Canopy tours of the rainforest |
| seek a warm and sun-filled getaway. | | | | offer a bird's eye view of the land below. Guides |
| Visit one of Costa Rica's butterfly farms for a | | | | will escort visitors along suspension bridges and |
| complete escape from the dreariness of winter | | | | pathways in the tops of rainforest trees. |
| weather. Because the weather in Costa Rica is | | | | Tour a butterfly farm, watch birds in a rainforest, |
| usually very warm, the number of butterfly | | | | or take a skywalk in the Monteverde Reserve. |
| species is tremendous. Butterflies are a main | | | | Costa Rica offers a rare combination of beauty, |
| attraction on Costa Rica tours. In the tiny country | | | | pleasant weather, and richness of wildlife. Whether |
| of Costa Rica, there are more butterfly variations | | | | staying in a five star hotel, or backpacking |
| than in the entire continent of Africa. Many | | | | through the countryside, every tourist will find |
| butterfly farms offer travelers the opportunity to | | | | something to enjoy. |
| spend hours admiring the colourful “flying | | | | |