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There are many places you can go on vacation. All around the world there are travel
destinations that draw people. For
those wanting a relaxing vacation in a warm tropical climate the areas of
Mexico and Central America are a good bet.
Costa Rica offers a peaceful destination with a friendly
atmosphere. Cancun is known as party
central for Spring Breakers, but it also offers a rich atmosphere and breath
taking beaches. These two places both
offer great attractions, so how do you chose between the two? The best way is to compare them side by side
after learning about them.
Costa Rica is located in Central America. It gets 25% of the visitors to Central
America, making it the leading tourist attraction in the region. There are
activities galore, ranging from golf to volcano's. The flora and fauna in Costa
Rica is compared to Hawaii. The revenue from tourists provides the country with
more than $1 billion to the countries economy making it the number one source
of revenue for the locals. Many people
love Costa Rica because it offers a calm atmosphere and is close to the United
States. They have no military and
pride themselves on being a peaceful nation who has never experienced a war or
political turmoil. They have an
excellent health care system. Costa
Rica is a very well educated country.
Their literacy rates at around 93% of their population. They have developed systems that provide
safe drinking water. The many
attractions of Costa Rica include small, home-like hotels and vacation
rentals. It also has markets spread
throughout the country making shopping easy no matter where you are
located. They do not do any major tourism
promotion so to keep the atmosphere calm and family friendly. The weather varies from the beaches to the
mountains, but in general there is a high of 89 degrees and a low of 62
degrees. Costa Rica does have a rainy
season that lasts from May to November with most of the rain in September,
October and November. The least amount of rain is in the northwest province of
Guanacaste. The overall feel of Costa Rica is a charming country without much
commotion. In today’s world its good to know that there is feeling of
friendship no matter where you are from.
Cancun is located in sunny Mexico. A short trip from the United States and a favorite for those who
like a good party. It is Mexico’s
number one tourist attraction. There
are two areas of Cancun. The beaches
and hotels are located in the Hotel Zone or Zona Hotelera. The home to locals lies in Cancun City or El
Centro. Law enforcement is strict in
Cancun and any crimes are taken seriously.
Cancun boosts many hotels all on the beachfront. There are many activities including golf,
tennis, shopping and plenty of water fun.
Cancun also has many native animals and other wildlife that draws
visitors. Cancun is known for its
amazing blue oceans and white beaches where many people spend their whole
vacation. The weather in Cancun ranges
from an average high of 88 degrees to an average low of 66 degrees (based upon
an average of year round temperatures).
Cancun is a lively place that offers many different attractions.
Choosing between the two can be difficult. You should chose the destination that most
appeals to you, large hotels with 100's of other vacationers or the small
boutique type hotels or vacation rentals.
They are quite different in that Cancun is lively while Costa Rica is
more laid back. They both have great
ocean access and many exciting things to do.
Whatever your choice, Costa Rica or Cancun, you will have a wonderful
vacation.
We traveled to Costa Rica on vacation in 2001. Fell in love
with the people and their country. Purchased property on the last day of our
vacation and built a villa in 2002. Handles villa rentals for five additional
villas. Two, three, four and five bedroom villa's available, all of which are
surrounded by Costa Rica’s biodiversity and over looking the Pacific
Ocean. Find more useful information
about Costa Rica by visiting our web site.
www.costarica-vacation-getaway.com
info@costarica-vacation-getaway.com
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