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NICOYA PENINSULA
Shaped like a turtle's flipper hooked onto the mainland, Nicoya Peninsula is as easy going as these gentle marine animals that return to the same area beach each year to nest. Turtles, surfing, white-sand beaches and lush forests tumbling right onto the shore towards the south-east, remote Nicoya reveals her choicest treasures along the extensive peninsula coastline full of hidden coves and wild, undeveloped islands.

The Tempisque road bridge has speeded up access to the region although the ferries from Puntarenas to Tambor or Paquera plying daily past the magical Tortuga Islands are a laid-back alternative to get one into the relaxed rhythm typical of the area. Several of the seaside villages are serviced by domestic flights.

Development is still small scale although the main towns Nosara, Santa Teresa, Mal País and Montezuma can offer some delightful and luxurious boutique hotels and excellent dining. Nicoya is still a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve embracing Nicoya 's tip was Costa Rica 's first officially decreed protected area. At the head of the gulf, Barra Honda's intricate limestone cave systems are found close by the bridge and the Palo Verde National Park fills with migrating water birds in its preserved wetlands. Nicoya's unhurried pace and captivating landscapes are waiting to be discovered.

Entry Requirements- With a valid passport and a round-trip or continuing ticket, citizens of the United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, Italy, and other European Union countries can travel to Costa Rica for a 90-day stay without a visa.

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