Costa Rica, is a country plenty of natural treasures and friendly people, very well known for their love for peace and democracy. For these and other reasons we are one of the main destinations to visit in Latin America.
Ticos, as Costa Ricans are commonly known, are well-educated and hard working people, always happy to help with a smile.
Getting to Costa Rica
Many airlines from all over the world serve Costa Rica’s International Airports (Juan Santamaria Int. Airport in San José and Daniel Oduber Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste province).
Airlines arriving to Costa Rica:
Costa Rica Eco-friendly Paradise:
World renowned for its sustainability efforts to protect the tropical forest, wildlife and water resources, Costa Rica is one of the top adventure destinations.
We have developed a variety of eco-friendly activities including hiking, guided visits to National Parks and volcanoes, white water rafting among many others.
The National Geographic declared Costa Rica, one of the ten best destinations in the world for adventure and tourism. Costa Rica offers enjoyable year round climate, exuberant green mountains and beautiful and relaxing unspoiled beaches.
Facts about Costa Rica
- Costa Ricans are friendly, democratic and peaceful people, always willing to help (No Army since 1948)
- Excellent warm weather (average temperature 29ªC / 72ªF) and living standards.
- Easy international access, with airlines from all over the world and convenient location.
- English is second language
- Access to quality health care, malls and shopping.
- Cultural activities, natural attractions, adventure activities and more.
- Worldwide telecommunications services (Telephone, cellular service and internet)
- Cosmetic Surgery and Dental Health
- Golf and fishing facilities and adventure tours.
Nature and Biodiversity:
Costa Rica is located in Middle America, in the heart of the western hemisphere.
We limit to the west with the Caribbean Sea, to the Easth with the North Pacific Ocean, to the North with Nicaragua and to the South with Panama.
In Costa Rica, there are several active volcanoes (Arenal Volcano, Irazu Volcano, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano and Turrialba Volcano); the country has a relatively long coastline in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans as well as a number of rivers and streams that attract specialist kayakers and rafters from all over the world.
The Caribbean coast is 132 miles long while the Pacific coast is 635 miles long. Despite of its size (only 51.000 km2), our country features up to 6% of the World's biodiversity and has 14 microclimate zones and over 25% of its territory is designated as National Parks and protected areas
The country's biodiversity attracts nature lovers from all over the world; its tropical forests contain 1500 tree species, almost 12% of the country is covered by National Parks, other dry, cloud and rainforest reserves and indigenous reservations. Costa Rican national parks and protected areas (more than 25% of the country’s territory) not only provide ecological benefits but also generate different activities in the surroundings
Costa Rica's jungles provide a variety of habitats for the country's fauna including four types of monkeys, sloth, jaguars and tapirs. The primary attraction for many visitors is the 850 recorded bird species, which include the resplendent quetzal, indigo-capped hummingbirds, macaws and toucans. There are also an important variety of dazzling butterflies.
In Guanacaste province, are located some of the most important protected areas of Costa Rica:
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Rincón de la Vieja National Park
- Santa Rosa National Park
- Guanacaste National Park
- Bahia Junquillal National Wildlife Refuge
- Costa Esmeralda Wildlife Refuge
- Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve
- Palo Verde National Park
- Diria Wildlife Refuge
- Barra Honda National Park .
Nearby Beaches
Potrero Beach and Bay: Along Costa Rica’s Golden Coast, Potrero tropical beach offer warm and tranquil waters, ideal to relax amid the peace and quietness, the sunsets here are wonderful
At Potrero village, there is a small harbor from where you can hire a local Tico fisherman or arrange short day trips to the surf hot spots of Witches Rock and Playa Naranjo.
Other beaches in this area are:
- Bahía y Playa Potrero.
- Flamingo y Marina.
- Playa Real.
- Playa Tamarindo.
- Playa Grande.
- Playa Langosta.
- Playa Brasilito.
Dining
Costa Rica offers a large variety of fruits, condiments, vegetables and choice of beef, pork (some of the best in the world), chicken and a great assortment of fresh caught fish and seafood.
Not only the Tico’s exquisite taste for food, but also, the influences of those who visited the country from all over the world, can be found in many restaurants, café’s and bistros, including Costa Rican Typical dishes, Latin, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Italian, French, Chinese, as well as fresh baked German breads and pastries are available in many restaurants and stores.
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