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Costa Rica Map |
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Hotel Cities in Costa Rica |
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| Capital City
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San Jose |
| Population
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4.1 million |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic, Protestant |
| Language |
English, Spanish |
| Currency |
Costa Rican colon |
| Dial Code |
506 |
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| Time Zone |
GMT/UTC -6 |
| Climate |
Dry season (December to
April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands |
| Visa Req. |
Visa requirements for Costa Rica
change rapidly so check with your consulate before leaving.
Currently citizens of the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Canada,
Israel, Japan, Panama, South Korea, Uruguay, the UK,
France and most other western European countries do
not need a visa for a 90-day stay. Citizens of Australia,
Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South
Africa, Vatican City and most of Eastern Europe and
Latin America can stay 30 days without a visa.
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| Jan 1 |
New Year's Day |
| Mar 19 |
St Joseph's
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| Apr 24-27 |
Easter |
| Apr 11 |
Juan Santamaria
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| May 1 |
Labor Day |
| May 26 |
Corpus Christi |
| June 29 |
St. Peter and
St. Paul's Day |
| July 25 |
Guanacaste Day |
| Aug 2 |
Virgin de los
Angeles Day |
| Sep 15 |
Independence
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| Nov 2 |
All soul's Day |
| Dec 25 |
Christmas Day |
| Electricity |
120V ,60Hz
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| Warning |
No Warning at this moment
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Beaches
The Caribbean region of Costa Rica stands out for its variety of aquatic ecosystems and its beautiful white and black sand beaches, providing an ideal setting for activities such as sport fishing, snorkeling, and sun bathing. The Pacific coast concentrates big tourist centers and its beaches are very popular for surfing, for example Esterillos, Jaco, Hermosa, Boca Barranca. In the Golfito region, near the Marino Ballena National Park, surfing fans can find the famous "long lefthander wave. |
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Eco Tourism
Considered one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world, Costa Rica is divided in 20 natural parks, 8 biological reserves, and a series of protected areas that captivate ecotourism lovers. The variety of activities includes horseback riding, hiking mountainous paths in the cloud forests, and guided bird-watching tours.
Tortuguero National Park is especially famous for sea turtle nesting that takes place every year, and the natural canals that abound with protected species such as crocodiles, manatees, and otters. |
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Action
One of Costa Rica's main attractions is the Arenal Volcano. This active volcano will delight lucky visitors with a fire show, with rock and lava eruption. At the volcano's foot, visitors can find one of Costa Rica's best windsurf spots, because winds on the lake can reach 45 miles per hour.
In addition, those looking for a little adrenaline rush can go bungee jumping from the bridge over the Colorado River (located just one half hour from San Jose) or riding in a hot-air balloon. |
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Culture
Costa Rican culture is in many ways a reflection of its racial diversity. The predominant influence has long been European, which is reflected in everything from the official language -- Spanish -- to the architecture of the country's churches and other historic buildings. The indigenous influence is less visible, but can be found in everything from the tortillas that make part of a typical Costa Rican meal, to the handmade ceramics sold at roadside stands. |
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Source: Costa Rica Official Tourism Website
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