A country of mostly coastlines. Costa Rica is ecotourism heaven, with cloud forests, fantastic windsurfing lakes, a beautiful volcano, miles of great surfing, lovely beaches, and... butterflies! Visit tropical gardens which are really butterfly farms and discover a world you've never seen before. Costa Rican jungles are full of monkeys, wild parrots, lizards, poison-dart frogs, and exotic birds and insects. Endangered sea turtles are making a come back on protected beaches. Try a canopy tour, an eco-excursion, world-class deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and see the natural wonders saved through enlightened conservation.