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- One small resident of the Costa Rican rainforest.
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Costa Rica, Spanish for rich coast, is a country in Central America. This is a fitting name, as the country is world famous for having an incredibly high level of biodiversity in its tropical forests. Tropical mammals such as monkeys, sloths, tapirs and wild cats mingle with an amazing assortment of birds, insects and other animals.
There is such biodiversity in Costa Rica not only because it’s a land bridge between North and South America, but also because of its varied terrain and varied weather patterns moving in from the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. There are impressive volcanoes, mountain ranges, rivers, lakes and beaches throughout the country. Costa Rica borders Nicaragua in the north and Panama in the south. To the west lies the Pacific Ocean and to the east, the Caribbean Sea.
Country Destination Facts
- Population: 4,016,173
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Currency: CRC
- Capital: San José
- Area: 51,100 km2, 19,730 sq mi
Destinations for Costa Rica
Articles on Costa Rica
Offbeat Travel
Costa Rica’s Tortuguero Is Turtle Heaven
by John Higham July 25, 2008Tortuguero, on the Atlantic side of Costa Rica, provides a wealth of opportunities to see a variety of sea turtles and other jungle life.
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Into the Wild in Costa Rica
by Regina W.B. July 25, 2008From scarlet macaws to leatherback turtles, Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity is a world all its own.
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On the Volcano’s Edge
by Gretchen Kelly July 25, 2008Looking for an adventure-packed guy getaway escape? Check out these six active volcano locales for a hot time with molten lava.
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Chilling Out in Costa Rica
by Donna M. Airoldi July 25, 2008I came face-to-face with a poisonous snake during my visit to Costa Rica and was nearly attacked by a monkey, but I'd return in a heartbeat.
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- Walk in the clouds and volunteer at a nature school in Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests. »
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- Our expert surf bum selects six sweet surfari destinations around the world—from San Diego to Bali—to check out for fitness and fun on your next family vacation. »
- Leatherback Turtle Ecotourism Adventure in Costa Rica
- Volunteer to help leatherback turtles on your next Costa Rican vacation with EcoTeach. »
- The Unforgettable Hike to Volcán Arenal
- A teen adventurer hikes through the Costa Rican rainforest to check out a lava-spurting volcano. »
Top Places to Stay
Paradisus Playa Conchal All Suite Beach and Golf Resort All-inclusive
Playa Conchal, , Costa Rica
Class: Superior
