About

Costa Rica offers beautiful nature, laid-back beach towns, lovely people, great culture, and amazing food. It's a safe country, and you can easily travel on your own. Costa Rica has a strong focus on tourism, and therefore you will be able to find plenty of experienced travel agencies, local guides, drivers, and tour operators to help you enjoy your stay. 

Costa Rica the Country

Costa Rica is a tropical country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The capital San José is located in the Central Valley in the middle of the country. Costa Rica might be a small tropical country but due to the mountainous terrain and influences from both the Pacific and the Caribbean coast the country has a complex pattern of microclimates and climate zones. Depending on the regions you plan to visit there is a good chance that you will have to deal with hot, humid, sunny, rainy and/or colder weather conditions. An occasional power outage, poor internet access in some areas, insects or other unwanted animals in your accommodation, and worse road conditions than you might be used to especially during rainy season are also something to consider. As a wise person once told me 'Costa Rica is not about getting wet, it is about dancing in the rain'. Embrace the natural wonder that is Costa Rica and you will have a great experience!

Topics

About

Costa Rica for beginners. A quick read with all the basic information.

Regions

An introduction to the different regions of Costa Rica and the main highlights.

Seasons

About the dry and rainy season, weather per month per region, when to visit, & more.

National Parks

An introduction to national parks of Costa Rica.

Flora

An introduction to ecosystems and the flora of Costa Rica.

Fauna

An introduction to the fauna of Costa Rica.

Language

About the languages in Costa Rica.

Volcanoes

About majestic volcanoes and the ring of fire.