Descriptive Essay On Costa Rica

Costa Ricans are not materially wealthy; they are, however, rich in happiness. Costa Ricans greet friends robustly with hugs, hand slaps, and jokes. They are willing to help complete strangers, even to their own detriment. They value family, friends, happiness, and the nature of their land. Costa Ricans truly take time to stop and smell the roses.

Colombia was one of the three original countries along with Ecuador and Venezuela that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830. Over the last 40 years, there has been a campaign to overthrow the government partially because of the drug trades throughout Colombia. The movement does however lack support from military and support from the necessary influences. In recent years, there have been challenges for control of the territories throughout Colombia and also for the drug trade.

Surfers Paradise is a Coastal area on the Gold Coast south of Brisbane, with a population of 19,688 (2015 ABS). Surfers Paradise is a small suburb that is well known as one of the most renowned ‘party districts’ in Australia. The facilities which are positioned in Surfers Paradise are largely made for tourists, who want to visit the sun and the beach, or who want to come to an area with various party facilities, for example nightclubs. Industry wise, there are many hotels and casinos that can be utilised for tourist’s holidays. There are also various restaurants and café’s which explore many different cultures, and provide a wide selection of food, furthering the industry for tourism.

It is known for its Pacific ocean beaches, surf spots and mountainous landscape. It is named “the savior” and is the largest coffee exporters in the world. In fact, it is the only country in Central America that does not have a coastline on the Caribbean Sea. El Salvador is a Spanish-speaking country in South America, and this is the country I will be traveling to. El Salvador is the most misunderstood country of them all. Some people say that it is quite dangerous while others say it’s quite boring compared to the rest of Central America. Most visitors say El Salvador is not safe and this is because the lack of mass tourism equals lack of information. This is the reason I chose El Salvador to travel to. This vibrant nation is very tropical with rich forests and fertile farmlands. From Volcanoes and crater lakes to surfing and Wildlife, it’s filled to the top with so many things to do! El Salvador has so many things to offer and I am eager to explore it.

Costa Rica is a very beautiful and unique place. It was my first time going there and I loved it! It was much different than the United States in ways I didn’t mind or even enjoyed. We saw many things and went many places while we were down there. I am ready to go back again already and do new, exciting things. However, we did a lot while we were down there.

Human habitation can be traced back more than 10,000 years but it appears Costa Rica was sparsely populated and a relative backwater in the pre-Columbian era. There is little sign of major communities and none of the impressive stone architecture that characterized the more advanced civilizations of Mesoamerica to the north and the Andes to the south. When Columbus arrived near Lim¢¢n on September 18, 1502 on his third and last voyage to the Americas, there were probably no more than 20,000 indigenous inhabitants They lived in several autonomous tribes, all with distinct cultures and customs. Costa Rica 's only major archaeological site is at Guayabo, 30 miles east of San Jos‚‚, where an ancient city, dating back to 1000 B.C. and though to

Cozumel was next on the itinerary but we had no clue what we were going to do there with no excursion booked. When we arrived everyone was running off renting jeeps or taking a taxi but we just stood there looking clueless. This being our first cruise we really didn't know anything about things to do in Cozumel. I stood there thinking "I should have done a little more research on Cozumel". Paul and I were discussing our options when this older couple approached us and introduced themselves, "hello I'm Bill and this is my wife Jennette, we could help but over hear that you are first time cruisers and being unsure of what to do." I laughed and said "Yes we're a little nervous about wondering around in a place we've never been before". The conversations went back and forth for a little while until Bill spoke up and said "why don’t you guys just come with us for the day? "We know of a place you guys can swim at the beach". We we're a little apprehensive to accept their offer at first but we did decided to go. There's way several thoughts running through my mind like "are these people going to take us off and kill us or leave you without a way back to the ship. We took a taxi through town to this ravishing little resort named Occidental Cozumel. It was a burnt orange stucco building decorated with local Mexican décor laced in copper. There was vibrant colors all throughout the breeze way leading to the beach. As the beach came into view I whispered into Paul ear "this look

Colombia is at the northern side of South America. Although it's a very beautiful country. Its has everything you could think of from caribbean beaches, luscious rainforests, beautiful cities, peaceful farms & parks.

Costa Rica has a narrow Pacific coastal region that rises abruptly into central highlands. The highlands, forming the rugged backbone of the country, descend much more gradually toward the generally wider Caribbean (Atlantic) Plain. The Pacific coast is generally lowland in character, and, like the Caribbean coast, it is lined with white sandy beaches. The country has made use of its

In 2004, a multinational tuna company named Gratnas Altunas received permission from the government to build tuna pens near the mouth of Golfo Dulce. Had the project moved forward, the thinking goes; the town’s days as a surf destination would have ended. Abandoned by those in search of pura vida, shorthand for a philosophy and way of life shared by laidback surfers and Costa Ricans, alike.

Being one of Costa Rica’s most viewed attraction there is wide range of activities that people there do like hiking on the mountains there also rivers were fishing and kayaking are done at.

“Estas flores aqui es Guaria Morada” he said pointing to a pink flower growing on the side of the path we were walking on. He was saying that it was the Guaria Morada, the national flower of Costa Rica. Alejandro also pointed the different trees out to us. The larger ones were Quanacaste, and most of the smaller ones were Costa Rican native trees that weren’t popular and almost extinct. While he was talking, a bright green frog jumped onto the tree he was talking about.

The first day of my life took place in a military hospital in Wurzburg, Germany. My father was an officer in the U.S. Army and my mother stayed in the home. While living in Germany I attended a German school where my brother and I were the only students who spoke English. Despite the fact that we did not speak the same language, we were able to interact the same way most young children would. As an adult I have often thought that my desire to travel and search for diverse human relationships was influenced by my early childhood.

Hello again, Alexa here, back in my home town safe and sound. Words cannot express how grateful and blessed I truly am to have had your financial and prayer support these past six months! Costa Rica has been not only an adventure, but also a journey. It was an adventure because I was able to go somewhere with a new culture, different ideas, and unfamiliar faces. The foreign aspect of the trip allowed me to place my total trust in God. I ventured up mountains and played fútbol (soccer) in the dirt. I served in villages so dangerous, even ambulances were instructed not to go in and help. I witnessed little ones cry tears of joy when they were given a soccer ball to keep but also their eyes light up with excitement when I taught them how to apply temporary tattoos! Moreover, Costa Rica was a journey because of what i underwent spiritually throughout my time there serving. I was humbled and made more culturally aware especially in regards to the needs and struggles Costa Ricans face everyday. The second day in Costa Rica we spent at a church in a secluded village near the valleys. Each of us had a station whether it be face painting, passing out bags of different foods (rice, tuna, vegetables, beans, and other canned foods), dancing, craft making, or just playing ball with the boys. I was instructed to apply temporary tattoos on the children. Many of the tattoo designs included the well known Jesus fish with words like Faith or Hope. I would say "Quieres solo," or Do you want

One of the most interesting and exciting places I have had the pleasure of visiting was the Island of Puerto Rico. Getting on the plane and arriving on the island was the easy part, but learning to navigate the island and getting reliable transportation was a whole other ball game.