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ABOUT COSTA RICA
Costa Rica has much to offer... Whether you come as a visitor, and investor or to establish a permanent residency or take a luxury vacations, there is something attractive here for you.
As one of the oldest democracies in Latin America and having abolished its army over 50 years ago, Costa Rica has instead chosen to spend its money on education, health services and now infrastructure to make life better for its inhabitants. Having established political and social stability, Costa Rica offers a peaceful and prosperous nation that is safe for both the visitor as well as the resident.
No longer a secret, Costa Rica has become the number 1 eco-tourism destination in the world and with over 25% of its nation territory set aside as protected areas, there is ample variety and beauty to enjoy. Costa Rica is a paradise for those who enjoy nature and the outdoors, as well as the water sports and sport-fishing enthusiasts.
The rivers, lakes and coast line all offer ideal conditions for fishing, rafting, kayaking, diving, surfing or just plain sun worship. All these attractions are close enough so that you can enjoy a sunrise on the Caribbean coast and on the same day take in the spectacular beauty of a sunset on the spectacular Pacific coasts. Located in the central plateau, the capital city of San Jose offers all the attractions of a cosmopolitan city including theatres, plays, movies, shopping centers, and multitude of nightlife attractions ensuring that there something for everyone.
COME AND ENJOY THIS MAGNIFICENT PLACE WITH US.
General Information
Official Name: Republic of Costa Rica.
Capital: San Jose.
Official Language: Spanish.
Literacy: 93%.
Predominant Religion: Catholic.
Boundaries:
President and Congress elected every four years.
Administrative Division: 7 provinces, 81 counties, 463 districts.
Area: 51,100 Km² / 32,775 Miles².
Ecological and Conservation Zones: 25% of the national territory.
Climate: Tropical with two seasons a year, dry (December-April) and rainy (rest of the year).
Population: 4,159,758 inhabitants.
Population per sex:
Coastline: Pacific = 1020km, Atlantic = 210km.
Highest point: Cerro Chirripo with an elevation of 3,820 meters above sea level.
Longest river: Rio Grande de Terraba 196km.
Economy: Tourism, Technology, Banana, Coffee, Sugar Cane.
Currency: Colon (United States dollars generally accepted).
Christopher Columbus discovered it and named it Costa Rica in the year 1502.
Located in the Central American tropics, Costa Rica is like a garden between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It borders on Panama to the South and Nicaragua to the North. Costa Rica is rich in flora and fauna, it has hundreds of kilometers of beaches and 25% of the national territory is dedicated to the preservation of national parks. Also, Costa Rica has the 6% of the biodiversity of the entire planet.
The ocean waters have a tempareture of 26 degrees, so they are very plesant to enjoy all year around.
The weather also is very enjoyable all year long, with little fluctuation of the temperatures. The climate is defined in a rainy season from May to October, during which one to two hours of rain may be expected in the afternoons.
The capital, San Jose, is located within the Central Valley, where climate is spring- like most of the year. Its temperature is cooler and more moderate than that of beaches and coastal area.
Known as the "Central American Switzerland", Costa Rica has the best-established democracy in Latin America. Security and a higher standard of living were achieved with the abolition of the army in the 1948 political constitution.
Costa Rican people, called "Ticos", are friendly. Two simple words that identify them at all times are "Pura Vida", meaning "very well". In addition, a great percentage of the population has a good use of English.
Costa Rica has much to offer... Whether you come as a visitor, and investor or to establish a permanent residency or take a luxury vacations, there is something attractive here for you.
As one of the oldest democracies in Latin America and having abolished its army over 50 years ago, Costa Rica has instead chosen to spend its money on education, health services and now infrastructure to make life better for its inhabitants. Having established political and social stability, Costa Rica offers a peaceful and prosperous nation that is safe for both the visitor as well as the resident.
No longer a secret, Costa Rica has become the number 1 eco-tourism destination in the world and with over 25% of its nation territory set aside as protected areas, there is ample variety and beauty to enjoy. Costa Rica is a paradise for those who enjoy nature and the outdoors, as well as the water sports and sport-fishing enthusiasts.
The rivers, lakes and coast line all offer ideal conditions for fishing, rafting, kayaking, diving, surfing or just plain sun worship. All these attractions are close enough so that you can enjoy a sunrise on the Caribbean coast and on the same day take in the spectacular beauty of a sunset on the spectacular Pacific coasts. Located in the central plateau, the capital city of San Jose offers all the attractions of a cosmopolitan city including theatres, plays, movies, shopping centers, and multitude of nightlife attractions ensuring that there something for everyone.
COME AND ENJOY THIS MAGNIFICENT PLACE WITH US.
General Information
Official Name: Republic of Costa Rica.
Capital: San Jose.
Official Language: Spanish.
Literacy: 93%.
Predominant Religion: Catholic.
Boundaries:
- - North – Nicaragua.
- - South East – Panama.
- - East – Atlantic Ocean.
- - South West – Pacific Ocean.
President and Congress elected every four years.
Administrative Division: 7 provinces, 81 counties, 463 districts.
Area: 51,100 Km² / 32,775 Miles².
Ecological and Conservation Zones: 25% of the national territory.
Climate: Tropical with two seasons a year, dry (December-April) and rainy (rest of the year).
Population: 4,159,758 inhabitants.
Population per sex:
- - Men 2.112.985 (50.79%)
- - Women 2.046.773 (49.20%)
Coastline: Pacific = 1020km, Atlantic = 210km.
Highest point: Cerro Chirripo with an elevation of 3,820 meters above sea level.
Longest river: Rio Grande de Terraba 196km.
Economy: Tourism, Technology, Banana, Coffee, Sugar Cane.
Currency: Colon (United States dollars generally accepted).
Christopher Columbus discovered it and named it Costa Rica in the year 1502.
Located in the Central American tropics, Costa Rica is like a garden between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It borders on Panama to the South and Nicaragua to the North. Costa Rica is rich in flora and fauna, it has hundreds of kilometers of beaches and 25% of the national territory is dedicated to the preservation of national parks. Also, Costa Rica has the 6% of the biodiversity of the entire planet.
The ocean waters have a tempareture of 26 degrees, so they are very plesant to enjoy all year around.
The weather also is very enjoyable all year long, with little fluctuation of the temperatures. The climate is defined in a rainy season from May to October, during which one to two hours of rain may be expected in the afternoons.
The capital, San Jose, is located within the Central Valley, where climate is spring- like most of the year. Its temperature is cooler and more moderate than that of beaches and coastal area.
Known as the "Central American Switzerland", Costa Rica has the best-established democracy in Latin America. Security and a higher standard of living were achieved with the abolition of the army in the 1948 political constitution.
Costa Rican people, called "Ticos", are friendly. Two simple words that identify them at all times are "Pura Vida", meaning "very well". In addition, a great percentage of the population has a good use of English.