Trying to decide between Jamaica or Costa Rica for a one-week or so vacation? This article compares the two destinations by looking at what travelers who have been to both say. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica is a Caribbean island with lush rainforests and mountains, and impressive white-sand, clear flat water beaches. It’s known for its British colonial past, its large all-inclusive beach resort offering, diving sites, and unique reggae culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Costa Rica is not an island but a Central American country with both a Caribbean and an Atlantic coast. It’s famous for its unique biodiversity and wildlife, protected rainforest, volcanoes, lush beaches, and eco-lodge offering. It’s a good destination for hiking, surfing, and active nature exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n