You could say Costa Rica is one of the rare places that offers more heaven than earth. So, for those seeking a little heaven on earth, Costa Rica will not disappoint. With 27 national parks (and more than 150 protected areas), nearly 1,500 miles of coastline anchored on the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica provides paths to wonderment that visitors would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere or on their own. Costa Rican Trails has the map and the way.   READ MORE …