A Costa Rica Family vacation has so much more to offer than any family theme park or cruise.
Costa Rica is the perfect family vacation abroad, because it's not so far away you've got to take a fifteen-hour flight, its developed (but no so much you feel you haven't left the States), and it won't break the bank: cheap flights are readily available and the exchange rate is on your side here. Essentially, for about half the bill of a top of the line Disney vacation, you can give your kids adventure, discovery, and fun in one of the world's most abundant natural settings.
Here are our top # reasons why Costa Rica makes the perfect family vacation for those with kids.
Nature's wakeup call
There is something incredibly special about that morning alarm coming from a family of howler monkeys swinging through the trees nearby. But that's only the first animal order of the day!
Costa Rica is abundant with wild animals, birds, insects, and ocean life.
A great way to experience nature up close and personal is to head for Manuel Antonio National Park for a family day trip. It's an easy hike in and out; completely manageable for family members of all ages – even if one or two are riding in strollers! You and the gang can do this on your own or hire a guide at the park entrance. The benefits of a guided tour are that you'll get wonderful explanations about all the animals, birds and plant life you encounter, plus some terrific professional photos. Monkeys, iguanas, sloths, and raccoons are just a few of the wonderful animals you'll spot in the wild at Manuel Antonio National Park. At the end of your hike, set up camp on a white sand beach; picnic, relax in the sun, and frolic in the gentle waves of the protected cove where you can snorkel through schools of tropical fish.
There is plenty of exhilarating adventure for everyone
There are zip line canopy tours that are appropriate for everyone in the gang; most will let children as young as 4 years old strap in with an adult.
A crocodile tour down the river lets the whole family get really up close to huge crocodiles in the wild while safely sitting in a boat; the tour guide will have a ton of great information to share about all the birds and other wildlife found in and on the river.
ATV tours through the rainforest jungle are fun for families with teenagers over twelve.
Those groups with kids that are 10-years old and up will enjoy white water river rafting or river tubing; there are plenty of class I, II, and III river rafting adventures to choose from.
Surf lessons are fun for everyone in the family and kids as young as 4 can learn to catch some waves with great surf instructors, easily found in downtown Jaco Beach or through your concierge with HRG
Costa Rica is a great Eco-Green learning experience for the entire family
Today, Costa Rica is one of the greenest countries in the world (in terms of carbon and sulfur emissions and conservation practices), and the government has made a pledge to be the first developing country to be carbon neutral by 2021. Vacationing in Costa Rica is a great opportunity to educate your kids about the importance of preserving our planet and the ways in which green- conscious countries are doing their part to make that happen. Being immersed into the kind of eco-conscious culture that Costa Rica offers can have a big impact on your family.
With so much to learn, see, and do, Costa Rica offers a family vacation like no other. Call today and book your next family vacation at Los Sueños Resort Costa Rica.