Costa Rica Travel Guide

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Costa Rica is a country of Central America between Panama and Nicaragua, officially Republic of Costa Rica, republic (2005 est. pop. 4,016,000), 19,575 sq mi (50,700 sq km). San José is the capital and the largest city. Population: 4,130,000. In addition to the capital, other important cities are Alajuela, Heredia, Puntarenas, and Cartago.

[edit] Understand

Costa Rica is bounded on the north by Nicaragua, on the east by the Caribbean Sea, on the southeast by Panama, and on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean. The coastal plains are low, hot, and heavily forested, under the shadow of volcanoes such as Irazú, lies the Central Valley, with a perennially springlike climate. This valley is the heart of the country, where coffee is cultivated and most of the population and market facilities are located. One of the most stable countries in Latin America, Costa Rica has a long democratic tradition and no regular military forces. Costa Rica is an agricultural country, although tourism and industry are being developed at a moderate pace. The country’s Disneylike cast of creatures – ranging from howler monkeys to toucans – are populous and relatively easy to spot. A peaceful oasis in a tumultuous region. The incredibly varied topography means you can cruise the cloud forest one day, visit an active volcano the next, and finish relaxing on a hot sandy beach.

[edit] Regions

Caribbean Costa Rica

Central Valley

Central Pacific

Guanacaste

Plains of the North

South Costa Rica

[edit] Cities

• San José - The capital.
• Alajuela
• Cartago
• Dominical
• Heredia
• Liberia
• Puerto Limón
• Puntarenas
• Quesada