Tiny Costa Rica is truly a place where you
find yourself constantly double-taking at its beauty.
It is resplendent with natural attractions, from cloud
forests and snow-capped mountains to idyllic beaches,
and an active volcano. 27 per cent of the landmass
as protected by the government. As a result, ecotourism
is flourishing and activities like wildlife watching,
hiking, rafting and fishing are all offered in an
environmentally considerate manner. It is no wonder
that Costa Rica's popularity is growing every year.
Nicaragua, the largest country in Central
America, has beautiful geographic features to explore:
volcanoes, rivers, beaches and mountains are all there
to be trekked, complimented and photographed. You
can also meet indigenous peoples of the region including
the Lenca and Chortí in the west
and the Miskito of the Mosquito Coast,
and learning about their turbulent past.
Honduras, the original Banana Republic, was
out of bounds for decades due to political upheaval.
Now, with all that in the past, it's a diamond waiting
to be unearthed: Mayan ruins, white sand beaches and
tropical rainforest abound.
Those who are trickling into El Salvador
after the ruthless civil war of the 1980s find a country
just as blessed with stunning vistas as its neighbours.
From imposing mountain chains and perfectly formed
volcanoes to fertile coffee plantations and wild Pacific
beaches, El Salvador is awash with natural beauty.
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