This small republic of 52,000 km2 is located between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. People over the world are greatly admired for the nature, the fauna and the plentiful national parks. This country doesn’t have an army nor nuclear plants, it has an extraordinary weather, there is small illiteracy.
The words that best describe Costa Rica could be “pura vida”, synthesis for “pure life” and this is exactly what you’ll find, from the hospitality of the “ticos” to the admirable biodiversity throughout our landscapes.
In San Jose, our country’s capital, we recommend you to visit the National Museum to look at Costa Rica’s archaeology, colonial furniture, costumes and religious art; the Pre-Columbian Museum holds the most amazing gold pieces. Also visit our National Theater, built in the 1890s, where theater plays, operas, symphonic concerts, dance and ballet take place.
Also visit the National Theater, built in the 1890s, the setting for plays, operas, symphony concerts and dance and ballet.
For nature lovers, the country has a wide range of landscape variety and destinations. With more than 15 different ecosystems, the landscapes and the weather change repeatedly, exposing a huge range of nature and fauna.
If you can spear some time in your agenda, you could observe a spectacular eruption from the Arenal Volcano, the relaxing warmth of a thermal spring or a quick trip through the roof of the cloud forest, the observation of birds, adventures, sport fishing, diving, or simply relax in a beautiful tropical beach.
