Give the gift of paradise with Collette’s Tropical Costa Rica tour!

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Lush forests and stunning waterfalls…rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines…Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Immerse yourself in this vibrant, living Eden with leading tour operator Collette Vacations.
Collette’s nine-day Tropical Costa Rica tour provides plenty of time to relax and soak up the sights of your new surroundings.
Highlights include:

• Travel through the verdant countryside of the Central Valley to the fertile region world-renowned for coffee. Take a tour of the Doka Coffee Estate that highlights the history and cultivation of coffee and its importance to the Costa Rican economy.
• Enjoy two nights in Tamarindo Beach, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches.
• Spend two nights in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where trees grow to heights of 100 feet!
• Enjoy a guided, leisurely paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour and learn about the cloud forest’s unique ecosystem, including its mammals, birds, plants and flora.
• Explore part of the 20,000-acre Cano Negro nature preserve on a river boat adventure, making frequent stops to watch and photograph the wildlife around you, which may include crocodiles, river otters, sloths, river turtles, exotic birds and rare butterflies.
• Check in for a two-night stay at a lodge overlooking the majestic Arenal Volcano, which has been generating lava for the past 30 years. You can opt for the chance to relax in the mineral-rich waters of a hot spring with views of the volcano.
• Travel to the charming town of Zarcero to visit its well-known whimsical topiary garden.
• Visit the picturesque town of Grecia to see the unusual metal church constructed of brick-red metal panes.
• Visit San Jose’s colorful Plaza de Cultura and the National Theatre, a magnificent building of post-Baroque splendor.

To learn more, call 855-370-8687 or visit http://www.collettevacations.com.