A small and blessed country located in Central America, this green territory is just 51,100 km, approximately half the size of the state of Kentucky, or slightly larger than Switzerland. Costa Rica shares a border with Nicaragua to the North and Panama to the South, and to the east the Caribbean Sea and to the west the warm and exotic Pacific Ocean.
The wonderful tropical weather is awaiting you in Costa Rica, where there are two seasons, the summer or dry season from December to April, and from May through November, the green season. The average temperature in the Central valley is 17°C, while on the beaches it ranges between 21°C to 27°C. In the national territory the tourists can enjoy a variety of microclimates. You can be tanning on the beach in the morning and walking in the rain forest that same afternoon.
The population of Costa Rica is approximately 4,300,000. While the official language in Costa Rica is Spanish, English is spoken in most of the tourist centers and many Costa Ricans have learned English as a second language. This is one of the reasons why some international companies have operations in this country. Most of the Costa Rican citizens practice Catholicism, but others faiths are practiced.
Costa Rica is recognized internationally for defending democracy of Peace. in 1948 the army was abolished and the money set aside for the military has been invested in education, health, and basic services for Costa Ricans.
PURA VIDA!!! That´s the way Ticos (Costa Ricans) greet each other. The people of this country are very friendly and pleasant. Costa Ricans enjoy their freedom. They are excited to share their country with visitors because they are proud of their country.
For many years agriculture was the base of the Costa Rican economy with products like coffee (known as the Golden Grain), bananas, sugar cane among others as the most profitable. However, the economy has changed, with tourism, high technology (INTEL, CENAT - a high technology center directed by the astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz), and exportation of non traditional products as flowers as the country’s largest income.
The name of our country (Rich Coast) expresses what is real. Our land is rich in natural resources, not just along the coast. In this small country, tourists can enjoy 3% of the biodiversity of the world. To protect our natural treasure, Costa Rica has designated approximately 25% of its territory as protected areas: National Parks, Private Reserves, and Biological Reserves. In these areas and regions, tourists are able to enjoy many activities of adventure or if you prefer just relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Interesting Facts:
Costa Rica is one of 20 countries in the world with the most biodiversity.
Costa Rica has more than 500 000 species of flora and Fauna.
Costa Rica has 860 bird species in its sky.
Costa Rica has more butterflies that all Europe.
Costa Rica has one of the biggest volcanic craters of the world (Volcán Poás).
Costa Rica is formed by 7 provinces: San José (capital), Heredia, Alajuela, Cartago, Limón, Puntarenas y Guanacaste. We are going to explain the regions as they pertain to tourists. All of them offer many attractions to visit and learn from historical sites, to enjoy a colorful sunset on the beach, to feel the rain in your face while you hike along the rainforest or to experience the adventure of Canopies, Whitewater rafting tours, sport fishing or scuba diving.
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