About Costa Rica

Waterfall in Cascada Costa RicaCosta Rica - A Tropical Destination for Travels and Vacations

With both Pacific and Caribbean coasts, Costa Rica has plenty of beaches. While some of Costa Rica's beaches are developed for tourism, many others are remote and secluded, which means your seaside vacation can be taken in a luxury beach side hotel or in a beach side camping spot. Furthermore, in Costa Rica, you'll not only find tropical rainforests and beautiful beaches, but also stunning mountaintops and active volcanoes. Volcanoes are surely one of the most intriguing natural sites frequented by Costa Rica travelers.

Not only will you find travels & vacations in Costa Rica to be safe, but you'll also come to appreciate the friendliness of the locals, who take great priding in showing off their native land to visitors.

Interesting Facts about Costa Rica

The government of Costa Rica protects 26% of the country's natural habitat, and there are 25 national parks in Costa Rica.

Three quarters of the population of Costa Rica lives on a fertile
plateau in the mountains that cover the central section of the country.
These mountains are home to about 10 volcanoes, including Volcán
Arenal the most active of these.

At roughly half the size of the state of Kentucky and two-thirds the
size of Scotland, Costa Rica, according to a chart published in 1995 by
the World Resources Institute, has the most varied fauna of any country
on the planet.

Costa Rica has 10,000 species of vascular plants adding to a very high
bio diversity of flora as well. Orchids alone account for about 1300
species.

Costa Rica has no formal army and is the most stable, peaceful country
in Central America.

Costa Rica's chief exports include coffee, bananas, and computer chips.

Activities

In addition to trekking through rain forests, surfing some of the best the waves in Central America, and hiking the mountaintops, Costa Rica travelers enjoy a wealth of opportunities for discovery, including snorkeling and scuba diving along the tropical reefs, rafting through thrilling white-water rapids, and world-class ocean fishing. More things to do in Costa Rica.

Conservation

Amidst this alluring array of outdoor activities, Costa Rica has implemented one of the most aggressive approaches to conservation in the world. Costa Rica's natural wonders are protected by one of the best conservation development programs in Latin America. In fact, the Costa Rican government protects nearly 26% of Costa Rica's land area.

Politics

In addition to Costa Rica's natural beauty and potential for outdoor adventure, the country also has the most stable political climate in Latin America. With a long history of democratic elections and the abolishment of a standing army, Costa Rica has avoided the internal strife that has hampered other countries in the region. More about politics & government in Costa Rica.