If you're an avid golfer, a trip to Costa Rica could be the perfect way to get away from it all and practice your backswing. With a range of top-quality courses set amid some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, Costa Rica is a great choice for a relaxing golf vacation.
The diversity of the Costa Rican countryside offers you the chance to tee off in the midst of tropical scenery. Many of the country's courses boast commanding views of the Pacific Ocean or Caribbean Sea, and feature palm trees and lush rolling hillsides. In fact, the views are so impressive, you may have a hard time focusing on your game!
Costa Rica's best golf courses make use of the landscape to provide golfers with a challenging game. Whether you're an experienced linksman or a beginner, Costa Rica has a course that will suit your skill level. After a leisurely day on the green, why not enjoy a cold drink or cocktail at one of the many luxury resorts found throughout the country? Sipping a delicious beverage and watching the sun set over the ocean is an ideal way to kick back, relax and appreciate the majesty of nature.
So, what are you waiting for? Pack your clubs and tee off on a golfing vacation you'll never forget!
- Javi the Frog
You may think that Costa Rica is only for thrill-seekers and sun bathers, but it offers plenty of options to people of all ages! Throughout my travels across this great land, I've run into diverse crowds of people, and people in post-retirement - in my froggy opinion - are among the happiest. After your children have left the nest and your career has ended, what better way is there to celebrate than an adventure in the rainforest? Here are some of the most ideal things to do on your post-retirement trip to Costa Rica come and hop along with me!...
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Do you like golf? You've come to the right place - Costa Rica is chock full of amazing fairways! The La Iguana Costa Rica Golf Course is nestled between an exotic rainforest and sprawling ocean views, and I've had the pleasure of sitting up in the trees watching golfers tee off many times. From the golfers I've seen here, it seems like a very challenging course, but no one seems to mind because it's one of the country's (and possibly world's) most exotic. The 18-hole, par-72 championship course is a golfer's dream, and is actually a great place to spot some wildlife - hey, I like to hang out in the forests here, and I've seen macaws and monkeys in the region also...
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Costa Rica has a reputation for its natural beauty, its diverse animal population (including yours truly) and its wealth of opportunities for fun and adventure. For many visitors of the Central American paradise, that fun and adventure includes 18 holes of golf. While my homeland has plenty of beautiful courses where old pros can work on their short game, there are also plenty of places for beginners like myself to learn the Gentleman's Game when they
visit Costa Rica. Let's get hopping and check out some of the best places to learn golf in the country...
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