Costa Rica Tourism

Geography

The country is located on the strand between North America and South America and is the best of both worlds. Nicaragua and Panama border it in the north and southeast directions, and it touches the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean to the northeast and southwest. This tiny country has a coastline spanning almost 1300 km. The coast of Costa Rica also supports one of the most important marine ecosystems - the coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea, which provide home and food to sea animals and safeguard coastal cities against hurricanes. Costa Rica has more than 300 beaches known for their white sands, which are made of crushed shells and rocks.

Allure of Costa Rica

Anyone will tell you that the beaches of Costa Rica are paradise-like, painting a beautiful multi-hued canvas of white sands, green coastline, blue shimmering waters, and golden sunsets. There are many other reasons why tourism in Costa Rica is booming. Its coffee is some of the best in the world - highly aromatic and uniquely flavoured. The nightlife scene is lit - all-night parties on the beach, club classics on repeat, drinks flowing freely, and a crowd of free-spirited people looking to have a good time. Furthermore, Costa Rica tourism is increasingly focusing on its great potential for ecotourism. The naturally rich biodiversity and strict environmental protection policies have made Costa Rica an Eden for nature lovers, bird watchers, and all other budding zoologists.

Biodiversity

Dense evergreen forests cover almost one-third of the landmass of Costa Rica. Broad-leafed trees like mahogany and tropical cedar can be seen everywhere. The Caribbean coastline is lined with palm trees, and mangroves grow on the shallow shores of the Gulf of Nicoya. Costa Rica’s land counts for 0.03% of the world, but it is home to more than 5% of animal, plant, insect, and marine species. The biodiversity is insanely diverse, and researchers and grad students spend much time in Costa Rica observing it in its natural habitat. All kinds of monkeys, anteaters, sloths, deer, wildcats, weasels, otters, coyotes, foxes, snakes, iguanas, frogs, and more can be seen in Costa Rica. Ecotourism in Costa Rica is one of the best ways to experience this country.

Culture

Costa Ricans are very amiable, yet proud people. Descending from Europe and intermixing with the native population, nearly 20% comprises mestizos, the rest being direct descendants of Europeans (primarily Spaniards). Therefore, you will find influences of indigenous, Spanish colonial, and immigrant cultures in the country. Costa Rica is one of the most democratic countries in Central America, where all citizens are afforded equal rights and social freedoms. The locals are also very friendly and enjoy sharing their culture and social activities with newcomers. This is why millions of people choose Costa Rica for tourism each year. A visit to Costa Rica is bound to be one of the most memorable vacations of your life.