Sports, action and sun lovers searching for the clear waters of a coral reef or for that perfect wave can seek the country`s beautiful white and black sandy beaches and engage in a variety of water related adventures such as surfing, rafting, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and windsurfing. Additionally the visitor can engage in horse-back riding, hiking, guided bird-watching tours, bungee jumping and hot air balloon sailings. For those seeking a different experience - Costa Rica is considered one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world. It has 8 Nature Reserves and more than 20 National Parks which are designated as protective areas. No visit to Costa Rica would be complete without including a visit to see these unique ecosystems of marine, wildlife and vegetation. Guided tours can include views of cloud forests, tropical forests, forest canopy life, waterfalls and blue lagoons, volcanic craters, wildlife species of aquatic birds, mammals and reptiles. There is a tour for nearly everyone. Perhaps it is this ability to directly experience such unforgettable natural beauty that stays with visitors and makes a visit to Costa Rica such a unique and impressive experience.