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So many people now take Costa Rica holidays. It is such a fun and vibrant destination that’s easy to see why people keep coming back here. Indeed the country in the heart of Central America is also the most visited tourist destination in Central America.

Whenever you go on a new holiday whether it is walking holidays or self drive holidays it can be useful to find out a little about the destination you plan on visiting. The first to know is that driving in Costa Rica is not all that different from any other Western or European country. The road system is well setup and has been around for a while making driving, in most cases, an easy task.

One thing you will find is that diving in Costa Rica is a popular activity to do. Once you see the beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters you will surely want to take part as well. There are a multitude of different dive spots around the country and you are sure to find somewhere to rent gear from.

With regards to the weather there are two distinct seasons in the tropical Costa Rica. The wet season will be there from May through November and the dry season starts in December ending in April. In most cases you will want to travel during the dry season, as excess rain during the wet season will make the environment very humid.

If you like your home food then you will be in lucky as Costa Rica has many of the westernised restaurant chains. But bear in mind that this is mostly going to be in the bigger cities and it is always nice to try some of the local dishes.

If you want to venture from the main land you will find many beautiful islands for you to explore. These islands are very cleaned and you will be able to take part in many activities here. Turtle Island also known as Tortuga Islands is one of the more popular island destinations in Costa Rica.