Those keen to take an adventure holiday may find that Costa Rica has everything they need.
Student Matthew Holiday said in an article on suite101.com that Costa Rica has it all, including mountains, beaches, cities and rainforests for visitors to explore.
The Central American nation is also home to a number of historic attractions, such as the pre-Columbian gold in San Jose's Plaza de la Cultura and the Jade Museum.
Many visit Costa Rica for its abundance of natural beauty and there are a number of ways to enjoy it, including hiking, rafting, fishing and surfing.
"Whether one likes to stay active on his or her vacation, or would rather sit back and relax, Costa Rica has something to offer," Mr Holiday concluded.
Costa Rica is a good choice for adventure travellers keen to go sport fishing, with sailfish, marlin, dorado, snapper, roosterfish and tuna all living in its waters.