{"id":861295,"date":"2022-04-06T14:43:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T13:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/7-reasons-why-you-should-go-on-a-costa-rica-family-vacation\/"},"modified":"2023-07-11T16:14:37","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T15:14:37","slug":"7-reasons-why-you-should-go-on-a-costa-rica-family-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/7-reasons-why-you-should-go-on-a-costa-rica-family-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"7 reasons to go on a Costa Rica family vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Travellers rub their eyes in disbelief on entry into Costa Rica. Colourful toucans peek out of dense cloud forests. Waterfalls crash. Exotic birds chirp. And a calming \u2018Pure Vida\u2019 atmosphere fills the air. From hiking around a volcano to wallowing in thermal springs \u2013 there\u2019s a perfect blend of bucket-list adventure and blissful downtime on a Costa Rica family vacation. Discover the role of the environment for the locals and support conservation efforts. Spend quality time together in a peaceful technology-free setting. Read on to discover the reasons Costa Rica is calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bucket-list-adventures-in-arenal\"><strong>Bucket-list adventures in Arenal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/antho_lpl_274493408_1110051596501388_2462042828572846252_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica hanging bridges\" class=\"wp-image-857829\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mother nature was showing off when she created <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/south-america\/costa-rica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Costa Rica<\/a>. Sweeping bright green scenery, lush rainforests and national parks make it a playground for the whole family. Say yes to zip-lining through cloud forest at Arenal Nature National Park, or tightening up your hiking boots to trek around the Arenal volcano. Take the opportunity to walk along Arenal Hanging Bridges to get close to monkeys, sloths and chattering birds living in the high trees. If the water is more your style, you can kayak or snorkel in the dazzling Arenal Lake \u2013 the largest lake in Costa Rica at 85 square km. Welcome to paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/monkeys-jungles-and-volcanoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monkeys Jungles and Volcanoes Costa Rica family tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Witness wonderful wildlife<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/C.-White-Faced-Monkey-Maxine27-Pixabay-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"white-faced monkey in Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-857826\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Costa Rica covers just 0.03 percent of the world\u2019s surface, but contains 6 percent of the world&#8217;s biodiversity. Half a million species live here and over \u00bc of Costa Rica is protected areas. The result? You can spot a staggering range of wildlife here. Hop on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/monkeys-jungles-and-volcanoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monkey Jungles and Volcanoes<\/a> family tour for the chance to spot six species of sea turtles, monkeys (howler, agile and white-faced types), caimans, exotic birds, endangered ocelots, sea otters, manatees, sloths, green iguanas, crocodiles, toucans, frogs, ant eaters and snakes. Caught your breathe yet? The animals here will take yours away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blissful downtime in nature\u2019s paradise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/C.-swimming-Atanas-Malamov-Unsplash-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Pacific waters on Costa Rica's coast\" class=\"wp-image-857823\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Costa Rica will take your breath away, but it&#8217;ll also half your heart rate. Why not cruise through the canals of Tortuguero National Park, taking in beautiful wildlife on route? Or slide yourself  into a hot thermal spring and let life&#8217;s troubles ooze away. Wake up to the sounds of monkeys stirring. Enjoy an open-air buffet dinner serenaded by the chirping of birds. Float in the crystal clear, warm Pacific waters and feel the sun kiss your face. Turn off that TV and come to Costa Rica \u2013 because the great outdoors is a wonderful resting place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/reconnect-with-family-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why a holiday is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with family<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn about the local environment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/Arenal-Volcano-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Arenal Volcano Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-857808\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/monkeys-jungles-and-volcanoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tour<\/a>, you\u2019ll learn about endangered animals like the ocelot &#8211; and discover how precious the environment is for the &#8216;Ticos&#8217; (Costa Rican locals). Take a night-walk (between July and September) to spot turtles nesting and learn about their habits. Discover the science between past volcanic eruptions at Arenal from a local guide. Visit a Tico\u2019s palm plantation where you can taste and hear what\u2019s special about this local food. The wonderful thing about Costa Rica is you can experience paradise \u2013 and learn about it \u2013 all in one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Support local conservation efforts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to do good for the local community and spend time with the family at the same time? You\u2019ve come to the right place. Our tour takes you to Sarapiqu\u00ed\u2019s Snake Garden Wildlife Center, which rehabilitates animals that can no longer live in the wild. Also, you&#8217;ll be able to stop the Sea Turtle Conservancy Center in Tortuguero National Park to learn about turtle conversation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/costa-ricas-sustainability-utopia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Costa Rica&#8217;s Sustainability Utopia<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feel the \u2018Pura Vida\u2019 life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/Tortuguero-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tortuguero Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-857815\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The infamous local saying \u201cPura Vida\u201d (Spanish) translates to \u2018pure life\u2019 or \u2018simple life\u2019. And once you enter Costa Rica, you can instantly feel the whole country lives by this philosophy. A natural happiness and relaxed atmosphere runs through local life. They are grateful for what they have and avoid ruminating on the negative. And after some time here \u2013 you may start to feel the same. Perhaps you&#8217;ll use \u201cPura Vida\u201d in conversation like locals to mean \u2018hello\u2019, \u2018bye\u2019 or\/and \u2018everything\u2019s great\u2019. Only one way to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/fun-facts-costa-rica-happiest-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11 fun facts about Costa Rica, one of the happiest countries in the world<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Past Trafalgar families give Costa Rica their vote<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Here are what some of our past Monkeys Jungles and Volcanoes travellers have had to say.&#8217; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8216;There&#8217;s something for everyone on this trip \u2013 &nbsp;from a &#8220;safari&#8221; by boat looking for sloths, iguana, crocodiles, monkeys &#8211; to watching a sea turtle lay her eggs, to hiking a volcanic lava flow, to zip lining and suspension bridges, to swimming in the Pacific Ocean. It was terrific \u2013 and enough time for relaxing as well!&#8217; &#8211; Trafalgar Guest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Be ready to learn a lot about nature and see some beautiful scenery.\u2019 &#8211; Trafalgar Guest<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8216;I highly recommend this tour for the wildlife lover. It was a great opportunity to see all the Costa Rican greats.&#8217; &#8211; Trafalgar Guest<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8216;It was wonderful sharing this trip with a coach full of fun loving and very diverse family groups. It provided Costa Rican experiences that all generations could enjoy! If you\u2019re looking for the perfect mix of exposure to the natural world and adventure, along with some resort style pampering at the end of the day, this trip is for you!&#8217; &#8211; Trafalgar Guest<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/ways-to-go\/family-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Tours with Trafalgar<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to immerse yourself in Costa Rica with the family? Tell us what you&#8217;re most excited about in the comments below!<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travellers rub their eyes in disbelief on entry into Costa Rica. Colourful toucans peek out of dense cloud forests. Waterfalls crash. Exotic birds chirp. And a calming \u2018Pure Vida\u2019 atmosphere fills the air. 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