StecmaTours

WHY COSTA RICA?

Partly in order to continue to encourage ecotourism, the Costa Rican authorities have set aside a large proportion of the country (around 26 per cent of the total land area) as national parks and protected areas. There is good road access to most of these areas, and public transport is available. Nature trails and tracks are well developed. The country has a stunning variety of landscapes, micro-climates, flora and fauna, and nature lovers will not be disappointed. The highland area in the centre consists of four mountain ranges. Some of the country’s great attractions are its eight volcanoes. The sight of Arenal, in the Sierra Volcánica Guanacaste in the northwest, erupting at night is truly spectacular. In the foothills of Rincon de la Vieja, the mud pools bubble permanently. It is possible to bathe in the hot springs in this area. The central highlands are the most accessible for the visitor, and feature Poás, whose crater contains a boiling sulphurous lake, and Irazú, its desolate landscape resembling the surface of the moon. The country’s tallest peaks are in the non-volcanic Cordillera de Talamanca near Panama, and include the impressive Chirripó (12,533ft/3828m). The upper slopes of the mountains are often covered by cloud forest, characterised by the algae, mosses and lichens on the permanently wet surfaces. Numerous orchids and ferns grow here, but the forests’ most notable inhabitant is the Resplendent Quetzal (a bird).

Lower down is the rainforest. Best visited in the company of an experienced guide, these forests are filled with elusive wildlife. Among the creatures, monkeys, armadillos, sloths, crocodiles, and birds such as toucans, parrots and macaws can be observed. Sea turtles can be observed in the Tortuguero region at certain times of the year.

WHY STECMATOURS?

STECMATOURS is very pleased to put to your order its tourist services.

We are a tour operator (Destination Management Company), specialized in Incoming Tourism, with headquarters in Costa Rica, whose intention is to offer the tourist an ample range of options such as:

· Organization of tailor made itineraries for individuals
· Organization of custom made itineraries for groups and incentives
· Itineraries for individual travelers
· Diving packages
· Sportfishing
· Surf packages
· Bird-watching tours
· Adventure tours
· Hotels booking
· Car rental

In addition to this, we also organize holiday packages in other countries of Central America. Our database covers from the smallest to the first class hotel and it allows us to attend any request you might have in a prompt and efficient way without forgetting your preferences.

We are in the tourist market since more than ten years and know Costa Rica inside out.

In addition to this, we speak English, German, Italian and Spanish, which allows us to take care of your vacation in your native language and to offer you a personalized and professional service.

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!!

Stefano Busanello
General Manager
STECMATOURS S.A.
Costa Rica