The document discusses the author's love of Costa Rica as their favorite travel destination. Costa Rica was the author's first international trip, and they were amazed by the natural beauty found outside the capital city of San Jose. Costa Rica offers a variety of landscapes and activities, from small towns and volcanoes to wildlife, surfing, and Rastafarians. The author recommends Costa Rica to first-time international travelers and has visited five times but still not seen everything the country has to offer.