Welcome to Costa Rica! From this small Central American country, springs forth a diversity found in no other place in the world. Sun-drenched smiles, warm hospitality, unforgettable sights sounds and adventures await those who discover this relatively unknown vacation destination. A wealth of natural beauty is the treasure Costa Rica offers.
Twelve bio-zones, thousands of plants, flowers and butterflies will draw you towards this country’s great natural beauty. This land of mountain ranges, exotic wildlife, rainforests, lowland jungles, dramatic pacific coastline and tranquil Caribbean beaches make Costa Rica a perfect destination for nonstop adventure.
Costa Rica is bordered to the north by Nicaragua and to the south by Panama. The country is made up of seven provinces: San Jose, Cartago, Alajeula, Heredia, Guanacaste, Punta Arenas & Limon.
In this jeweled microcosm the size of West Virginia, visitors can explore cloud forest, rain forest, volcanoes, tropical dry forest, jungle lagoons, mangrove estuaries, and pristine beaches. More of Costa Rica’s land is protected in natural parks, biological preserves and wildlife sanctuaries than any other nation.
The country’s relatively small size (23,000 square miles) has definite advantages, bringing alive an eco-experience that will stay with you forever.
Costa Rica is easy to visit and combining a few areas is a great way to get to know this country better!
