My mom, brother, and I went to Costa Rica this year for Thanksgiving. It was quite an adventure. We weathered through a tropical storm. There was tons of rain and everything was flooded. We still had a great time and saw lots of wildlife. My brother and I convinced our mom to do some crazy things including taking a zip line through the forest canopy and whitewater rafting. Costa Rica is a very lush and green country. Oh and they certainly love their rice and beans!