Costa Rica has become the vacation destination of choice for the current generation interested in health, nature, and adventure. It is a place of simplicity and tranquility highlighted by the friendly educated people. With a rich heritage and a paradise of natural habitats to explore, Costa Rica is the perfect place to revitalize and motivate your group.
Costa Rica is one of the oldest democracies in the Americas. Costa Ricans enjoy full political stability and peace in a country that has had no army since it was abolished in the mid-20th century. The government makes the necessary funds available for medical services and education, both achieving outstanding success. In the case of education, 93% of the population can read and write. Life expectancy is between 72 and 75 years of age, an excellent average. It is no wonder that many U.S. citizens have retired in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica holds a privileged place in the world, located in the very center of the isthmus of Central America. It is flanked to the east by the Caribbean, the west by the Pacific Ocean, and it is the mid-way point of North and South America. The total surface area is only 20,000 square miles situated between two oceans. The temperature varies between 58 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit in the Central Valley and between 72 and 82 degrees in the lowlands. These temperatures remain relatively stable year round with more rainfall between May to November. There are 12 hours of daylight year round.
Costa Rica has set aside over 25% of the country's total area as National Parks and Wildlife Reserves, a larger percentage than any other country in the world. These parks and reserves are ideal for hiking, biking, and bird watching. Visitors enjoy rivers, beaches, forests, waterfalls, and volcanoes. These beautiful tropical areas will enrich the life of the visitor. The strap lines of the Costa Rican Tourist Board have been: "Tan Your Soul" and "No Artificial Ingredients". Both are indicative of how the traveler "feels" when visiting Costa Rica.
Costa Rica has two international airports. The capital, San Jose is a short 2 1/2 hour flight from Miami and 3 1/2 hours from Houston. Four major U.S. airlines have non stop service from Miami, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and New York. In addition, several cruise lines have added Costa Rica to their itineraries. Windstar and Temptress Cruises operate 7 night itineraries along the golden Pacific Coast. Within Costa Rica our clients travel in modern air-conditioned coaches and vans, rental cars, or on the domestic airlines, Travelair and Sansa.
Because tourism is the #1 product, Costa Rica is fully equipped to handle groups of all sizes and will please even the most discriminating traveler. From sleeping accommodations, to food and beverage, to entertainment, Spur Incentives has long relationships with providers of the usual, but also the unusual.
A highly educated and mostly middle class population contribute to make the services in Costa Rica first class. From the wide range of tours, to the pristine National Parks, our groups feel pampered as they experience the thrills of action packed days and explore the natural beauty of Costa Rica.
