Posted 26 Mar 2009

People who are planning to spend a gap year in Costa Rica have been encouraged to make the most of their trip.

Travel writer Casey Halloran told Costa Rica Pages that visitors to the country should take a number of steps to avoid their holiday being a flop.

For instance, she said trying to do much within the allotted time could be potentially dangerous, as the transport infrastructure is not particularly advanced.

However, Ms Halloran added that people should also ensure they do not end up doing too little.

"Costa Rica is a country of rich and diverse landscapes, climates and wildlife," she commented.

"To sit in one location, in one hotel or resort, for an entire vacation is a mistake."

Costa Rica has a wide variety of attractions that could be of interest to gap year travellers, such as the Arenal Volcano, the Rio Celeste and its beaches along the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines.

Category: South America