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For most folks, planning a yearly vacation means finding a destination that*s not too far from home or 每 at least 每 something that*s fairly familiar, while they dream of someday taking a wild and exotic vacation. This year, challenge yourself to take the vacation of your dreams by treating yourself to an exciting Central American get-away. The beauty and excitement of Central America will offer an unforgettable vacation experience, filled with unique memories. If you*re up to the challenge, here are some suggestions for ※must see§ tourist spots that will provide you with the vacation of a lifetime.
The Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) 每 located in San Jose, Costa Rica 每 houses the largest collection of aboriginal gold art. Through the masterful use of dark backdrops and precisely focused lighting techniques, these breathtaking pieces dazzle the museum*s visitors with spectacular displays throughout the building. Ground floor exhibits focus on jewelry, and include pieces such as earrings, bracelets, chest plates and other glistening baubles. On the next level down, you*ll find statuettes and trinkets of brilliant gold by the hundreds, including animals, jungle bells and shaman figurines. Also on the premises is a gallery which displays local artistry that changes on a regular basis. This is a ※must see§ for those who are in the area, and will provide a truly memorable vacation experience for those who take the time to browse through the museum.
In La Fortuna, Costa Rica, you*ll find the adventure of a lifetime when you participate in the La Fortuna Canopy Tour, which takes you through the Arenal Volcano National Park on horseback. Beginning on horseback 每 for just over ? hour 每 your tour will continue on foot as you trek through the rain forest to study the flora and fauna. You*ll have the opportunity to meet animals, birds and reptiles in their natural habitat as you continue through the forest while having the highlights pointed out to you by an experienced guide. Visitors will eventually be given the opportunity to see magnificent jungle views atop each of the four platforms that are situated in key points of the forest. A number of other tours are available from the starting point of the Tilajari Hotel, including the Safari Float Tour, White Water Rafting Tour, Fortuna Waterfalls Tour and the Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Tour, as well as a variety of others. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended, as well as insect repellent.
La Garita, Alajuela, Costa Rica is home to Zoo Ave 每 a wildlife conservation park and zoological facility. The park is the habitat of a variety of primates, birds and reptiles which include white-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, spider monkeys, macaws, owls, bay-headed tanagers, toucans, crocodiles, turtles, snakes and a multitude of others. Visitors can stroll through the park and visit with the inhabitants while learning about them and their natural environment. In addition to offering the public gorgeous scenery and engaging animal exhibits, the park also serves as a refuge for injured and orphaned animals, as well as breeders of over 40 species of wildlife, some of which are released into reserves and other environments where they can enjoy their normal living conditions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for this site 每 and don*t forget your camera.
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve 每 located in San Pedro - is an exquisite site that*s ideal for diving and snorkeling in crystal blue waters. Four zones are available for these underwater activities, which include Hol Chan Cut 每 suitable for beginners through advanced water sportsmen, this breathtaking environment offers coral, seagrass and a variety of inhabitants, such as barracuda, snappers and spotted eagle rays; Seagrass Beds 每 feeding grounds for parrot fish, stingrays and others; Mangroves 每 dangerous caves that are limited to cave-certified scuba divers; and Shark Ray Alley 每 home to nurse sharks and stingrays, who fill the waters in search of food. Visitors must rent a boat to journey to these locations, and are usually offered twice a day 每 one in the morning, and again in the afternoon. The rates are very reasonable, by American standards, and the trip will offer exquisite photographic opportunities. Be sure to bring sunscreen and adequate head covering for the boat ride.
San Ignacio is host to the Belize Botanic Gardens 每 a gorgeous collection of plants indigenous to the rainforest and savanna of Belize. As you walk through the habitats of the botanic gardens, you*ll witness the various types of fauna that make the area their home. You*ll also have the opportunity to visit The Orchid House, where the only orchids that you*ll find are those which are native to the area. While you*re there, be sure to see the orchid called Vanilla Planifolia 每 the flower used in the making of vanilla for human consumption. Also available to visitors are guides or self-guided tours of the garden trail, referred to as the Plants of the Maya Trail. Also on display at the Belize Botanic Gardens is a full-scale representation of a Mayan home, made of the same materials as the ancient Mayans used. Due to the amount of walking at this site, comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as well as insect repellent.
For another variety of garden, you*ll enjoy visiting La Paz Waterfall Gardens, located in Heredia, Costa Rica. This breathtaking site is filled with tropical rainforests, magnificent waterfalls, hummingbirds and butterflies 每 all combined to give a truly Eden-like experience to vacationers. The photographic opportunities here will amaze you, as you witness each of the five waterfalls, view the various stages of the butterfly*s life in the Butterfly Observatory and enjoy the 24 species of hummingbirds in Hummingbird Garden. If you*re looking for magnificent accommodations, reserve a spot at Peace Lodge, located within the gardens, for a chance to truly commune with nature in an environment constructed of stone, wood and glass. Newlyweds are welcome to enjoy the Honeymoon Package, for a trip that they*ll never forget. As with most of the other sites in Central America, comfortable walking shoes and a good supply of insect repellent are recommended.
These sites, and many more, will provide excitement and unique photo opportunities for those who are interested in an exotic vacation that*s beyond compare. For further information on a vacation in Central America, contact your local travel agent. |
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