Discover
why
Costa
Rica
is
a
country
full
of
fascinating
attractions.
From
its
traditional
folkloric
dancing
to
its
music,
our
musical
experience
begins
with
our
arrival
in-country
with
a
brief
traditional
concert
in
Ciudad
Quesada.
Our guest lecturer in San Jose will speak about "Colonial music and its influence in musical traditions,"
providing demonstration on traditional musical instruments and time for group questions.
Evidence of pre-Columbian instruments such as the chirimia (oboe) and quijongo (string bow with gourd)
popularized by the Chorotega Indians, still in use today, as backing for traditional Chorotega dances such
as the Denza. Spanish in origin, the music hints at the lanquid Spanich Cancion which gives
full rein to the romantic aspect of the Latin charater.
Our musical experience continues throughout our journey and wraps up with our
attending a musical performance during our final evening in San Jose.
While
traveling
we'll
have
a
chance
to
witness
"the
backbone
of
volcanoes
and
mountains,"
an
extension
of
the
Andes-Sierra
Madre
chain
which
runs
along
the
western
side
of
the
Americas.
Costa
Rica
has
four
distinct
cordilleras
or
mountain
ranges
--
Guanacaste
and
Tilaran
in
the
north,
Central
and
Talamanca
in
the
south.
is
As
part
of
the
Pacific
"Rim
of
Fire"
Costa
Rica
has
seven
active
volcanoes
plus
dozens
of
dormant
or
extinct
cones.
At
the
Arenal
Country
Inn
you
can
observe
the
spectacular
flora
and
abundant
bird
variety
from
your
private
terrace.
Located
at
the
foot
of
the
Arenal
Volcano
and
boast
beautiful
views.
Experience
the
spectacular
eruptions
and
fireworks
displayed
at
night
from
the
hotel
grounds.
A
cloud
forest
that
just
goes
on
and
on
forever...
Monteverde
is
the
sole
reason
many
people
travel
to
Costa
Rica,
and
with
good
reason.
This
well-known
private
reserve,
which
covers
22,000
Costa
Rican
hectares,
has
more
than
400
bird
species
(including
the
quetzal,
which
is
best
seen
in
the
early
morning
between
January
and
May),
monkeys,
tapirs,
and
felines,
all
in
its
dense,
dark
boundaries.
Did
you
know
that
Costa
Rica
is
not
only
Nature
and
Eco-tourism.
There
are
1800km
of
unique,
un-crowded
and
naturally
preserved
beaches
to
enjoy.
Both
coasts
are
lined
with
white
and
black
sand
beaches.
In
Jaco
we
will
stay
at
the
Best
Western
Jaco
Beach
Hotel
located
directly
on
the
beach.
COSTA
RICA
WINTER
VACATION
2007
