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Englishpost.org TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OFFERED BY COSTA RICAN COMMUNITIES Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. Costa Rica is composed of seven provinces, which in turn are divided into 81 cantons , each of which is directed by a mayor. Mayors are chosen democratically every four years by each canton’s people. There are no provincial legislatures. The cantons are further divided into 473 districts.The provinces are: 1. Alajuela 2. Cartago 3. Guanacaste 4. Heredia 5. Limón 6. Puntarenas 7. San José Englishpost.org TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OFFERED BY COSTA RICAN COMMUNITIES Google search the following information about Costa Rican Touristic places 1. four touristic places in Limon 2. four vocanoes in Guanacaste 3. four beaches in Puntarenas 4. three water parks in Costa Rica 5. three destination to do a canopy tour 6. three destinations to do rafting 7. three places where I can get surf lessons 8. three waterfalls in Costa Rica 9. three places to visit in San Carlos 10. four museums and theaters in San Jose Englishpost.org TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OFFERED BY COSTA RICAN COMMUNITIES The main attractions in Costa Rica are the tropical forests and beaches, but there are hundreds of other adventures and activities to explore as well. Match the categories from the Column A with the activities from Column B Column A Column B 1. Art and Artisans ( ) Wood Carvers transform rainforest woods into every imaginable 2. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling shape ( ) It is one of the best ways to 3. Botanical Gardens see the wildlife along the rivers ( ) This sport is getting more 4. Fishing popular as courses are built. ( ) Water temperatures are ideal 5. Canopy Tours year round ( ) A rowing number of lodges and 6. Golf cabinas offer grassy areas to pitch a tent 7. Canoeing ( ) you see fascinating bird life in Costa Rica 8. Camping ( ) Pack your rod and reel and be ready to get some corvina 9. Bars & Nightclubs ( ) They create pottery while you watch 10. Beaches ( ) Tourist can swim with hammerhead sharks 11. Birding ( ) Zip-lines are cables that descend from the treetops 12. Bycicling ( ) Mountain bikes are a great way to explore the forests, ( ) DJ's and live music keep the dance floors hopping ( ) A number of smaller gardens are sprinkled across the country. ( ) miles of deserted golden sand and big waves ( ) Road racing is a popular sport in Costa Rica ( ) San José has lively nightlife. Englishpost.org TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OFFERED BY COSTA RICAN COMMUNITIES The tiny town of Ostional is relatively quiet besides the few motorists riding by. It is easy to find the way to the beach, as it runs parallel to the one main road through town, once on the beach the guards stationed every few hundred meters. are watching for poachers, who often illegally stalk these beaches Since 1959, thousands of olive ridley sea turtles have been arriving monthly on the shores of Playa Ostional for these mass nestings, or arribadas, which usually last about four days. With each new moon, thousands of turtles emerge from the Pacific Ocean to make their way up the seven-kilometer strip of beach, laying an estimated 100 eggs per night. After laying her eggs, the turtle attempts to conceal her nest. Then, once it seems fitting, she wills her body back to the sea, leaving her eggs to rest on the beach protected by only a layer of sand. During the days that follow, the thousands more turtles coming to dig their nests may disturb her eggs. Dogs and vultures will come hunting for her eggs. For three hours after sunrise, for the first three days after the arribada starts, local residents of Ostional who are part of the Ostional Integral Development Association project will dig them up for human consumption. The harvesting and consumption of turtle eggs is something embedded within Costa Rican culture. Since 1930, when sea turtles began to arrive in ones and twos upon the shores of Ostional, people within the community have been eating these eggs. Contrary to common folklore, the consumption of turtle eggs in not an aphrodisiac, but a rich protein source consumed by many Ticos of all ages. Sea turtles have given Ostional, with its humble population of fewer than 700 people, an international reputation. In addition, Ostional is widely known for its project run by ADIO, which allows for regulated amounts of these eggs to be legally extracted from their nests on the beach for human consumption. Adapted from the Tico Times Visit Englishpost.org for more information and teaching ideas Englishpost.org TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OFFERED BY COSTA RICAN COMMUNITIES Choose the option that best complete the sentence according to the reading 1. The town of ostional is _______________________town a) Huge c) Big b) Small d) enourmous 2. The Ostional beach is _________________________ the town a) Far from b) A long way from c) Near d) At a great distance from 3. The mass nesting usually last _______________________________ a) A full week b) About three days c) No more than three days d) Less than five days 4. Turtles lay around_______________________________ eggs per night a) A hundred eggs b) Less than a hundred eggs c) Less than fifty eggs d) One thousand eggs 5. The consumption of eggs started during the __________________________ a) Thirties c) Fifties b) Forties d) Sixties 6. The reputation of Ostional is _____________________________internationally a) Almost unknown c) barely known b) widely known d) unknown 7. Turtle eggs are eaten by ________________________________________________ a) Teenagers b) Single moms c) All people d) Everyone but Children Visit Englishpost.org for more information and teaching ideas Englishpost.org Tourist Attractions offered by Costa Rican Communities Testimonial of People who visited Uvita 360 Surf Camp Read and Answer the questions or complete the texts Uvita 360 is located near to Uvita-Dominical-Ojochal, Costa Rica. All places are part of the district of Bahia Ballena in the Costa Rican state of Puntarenas. Uvita, Dominical and Ojochal are small, authentic Costa Rican towns, home to amazing surf breaks like Dominical-Uvita Beach and beautiful places for Stand Up Paddling and Kayaking near the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced surfer, SUPer or Kayaker, we are the right choice for you. At Uvita 360 we provide stand up paddling, Kayak tours, surf lessons & vacations packages. We offer overnight packages, lots of amenities, and the best connection between ocean sports, adventure and the best Costa Rican Experience with our local guides. 1. Uvita 360 is located in the ___________________ district. 2. Uvita 360 provides __________________________ , _________________________ and ______________________ 3. Two of the beaches mentioned are__________________________ and ________________________ Roger Manly “I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you and all at Uvita 360Surf Camp for two fantastic days this past weekend. You have created quite an oasis down there and I have to say that the entire experience really did exceed all of my expectations. Particular thanks to Tito for his endless patience and to Diego for his laidback yet enthusiastic approach, which was just so wonderfully Costa Rican. The combination of teaching styles and range of topics you cover over the two days really well!” 1. Roger spent__________________ days in the Uvita 360 Surf Camp , he describe the place as an _______________________, He thanks Tito for his ____________________ and diego for his __________________ and __________________ approach David Smith “The two experience operators were so warm and welcoming; they quickly won the affections of the group with their humor and relaxed personalities… Our accommodation was custom designed for the surf camp experience; it was well set up with everything we could need… The beach was only a short five minute walk from the Ballena Park. While out trying to catch the waves, we were joined by beautiful whales frolicking far off shore…. I had come so far with my surfing in just two days with Uvita 360 Surf school!” 2. David indicates that the operators were______________________________, _____________________, _________________________ and that the beach was at a _________________ distance. Visit Englishpost.org for more teaching ideas and worksheets Englishpost.org Tourist Attractions offered by Costa Rican Communities Testimonials of tourist who visited the Chirripo Chirripó National Park is located in the heart of the Talamanca Mountain Range, which was formed by a variety of geologic processes, including tectonic movement and volcanic activity. Thank you so much for taking us to the top of Chirripo. it was the most amazing thing I`ve ever done. Julian and Rodolfo were very Identify which tourist referred in his helpful. I had a lot of fun getting to talk to testimonial to these aspects you guys , You speak English very well. I hope to see you guys again sometime soon. Thanks again! (Chris Worley) 1. It was his first trip to Costa Rica: ____________________________ This was my first trip to Costa Rica and my first mountain climb. Overall, it was an 2. The guide could go slow or fast according outstanding experience the route was to the needs of tourists: challenging, but Rudolpho was an excellent ____________________________ guide. You may want to think about having a better water supply at the indian camp to 3. The English of the guides was good start the second day. enough to communicate with tourists: Rudolpho and Fernando are courteous, _______________________________ helpful, patient and great ambassadors of your tour service. They even helped us spot 4. The trip was a family trip: a lot of local wildlife.

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