Mountain Bike Mountain biking (Mountain bicycling) is a form of cycling which uses very sturdy bicycles with (usually) straight handlebars and wide tires. Mountain biking takes place off-road. It encompasses both competitive racing and purely recreational cycling. The remainder of this article focuses principally on the sporting (i.e. racing) side of this activity. With its countless kilometers of dirt roads and paths traversing a variety of terrain, Costa Rica has enough mountain biking routes to keep a serious biker rolling for years. But you need neither be an enthusiast nor willing to deal with the hassle of dragging a bike along as luggage to enjoy the sport there. Mountain bikes can be rented at most resort towns, and several local companies offer mountain bike tours of the country's less visited areas, many of which are mellow enough for people who haven't been on a bike for years. With a wide variety of fields, including countless miles
Costa Rica Ecotourims Ecotourism, also known as ecological tourism, is a form of tourism that appeals to the ecologically and socially conscious individuals. Generally speaking, ecotourism focuses on volunteering, personal growth, and learning new ways to live on the planet; typically involving travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Ecotourism in Costa Rica - Ecotourism is hugely popular in Costa Rica. Over half of the country’s visitors travel to biological reserves or national parks. Many of Costa Rica’s tourists are attracted to the exotic and diverse wildlife found in the various ecosystems. Flora Scientists and researchers have found over 10,000 plant species in Costa Rica and new species are being discovered every year. The national flower, called Cattleya Skinneri, is one of the most famous of the 1300 orchids species found in Costa Rica. This flower usuall