Orchids bloom and toucans preen their feathers in treetops above the dense rainforest... Sun glistens over a volcanic sand beach and a troop of Howler monkeys prance from branch to branch. You are there, flying from platform to platform in a harness from the highest tree (The Canopy Tour) or lazing in a hot spring below Arenal Volcano. Yes, it's a beach vacation, but you'll need your binoculars and sneakers-for it's a jungle out there!

Beaches...over 735 miles of glistening sandy beach outline lush rainforest where orchids boom, toucans primp their feathers and troops of howler monkeys prance from branch to branch. A climate which guarantees perfect sunny days and temperatures of 81 average. Costa Rica is also known as "Little Switzerland" and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Exotic ferns, flowers, butterflies and over 800 species of birds, plus sparkling waterfalls, thermal springs and majestic volcanoes are on the menu for the best vacation yet.