Visit Costa Rica

Costa Rica is officially known as the Republic of Costa Rica, which means ‘rich coast’. Costa Rica was the first country to remove its army constitutionally. The capital city of Costa Rica is San Jose, which is also the largest city there. The official language is Spanish. Costa Rica is a country located in Central America and borders Nicaragua, Panama, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

You can expect to see everything from rainforests to volcanoes in Costa Rica, as it has a very tropical climate. It is a beautiful country with many exotic animals, and the people of Costa Rica are known to be very friendly and laid back. The people of Costa Rica believe in “Pure Life”, representing the idea of a calm and peaceful life with appreciation for family, nature, and friends. There are many well preserved parks in Costa Rica and a wide variety of exotic wildlife.

With the warm weather in Costa Rica, you can enjoy some white water rafting or wind surfing. You can also SCUBA dive, snorkel, or go deep sea fishing. The Arenal Volcano National Park is famous for its nighttime displays of lava and is located above a lake. It can be heard rumbling quite often. There is also Costa Rica’s highest volcano, the Irazu Volcano at a height of 11,260 feet. Although it has not erupted since March 19th in 1963, it is still considered to be active. It is an amazing site along with the rocky cliffs that surround it.

Interested in doing something different? Tours of Costa Rica are among some of the most exciting, thrilling and varied tours in the world. Costa Rica also offers canopy tours and coffee tours. Before the large influx of tourism in Costa Rica, coffee products were an important and major part of its economy. There are also many beautiful hot springs, waterfalls and beaches situated throughout Costa Rica. Hotels in Costa Rica are available to accommodate all types of travelers.

The economy of Costa Rica has been expanding, mostly due to government investments in the high tech industry. Those who are willing to invest in the country are offered tax exemptions by the government, an attractive incentive. The primary industries that run Costa Rica include pharmacy, financial outsourcing, software development and ecotourism. Because most residents of Costa Rica achieve a high level of education, it is an attractive location for investors.

Major companies such as Intel and GlaxoSmithKline have already made investments in the area. As of 2005 Costa Rica had a government deficit standing at 2.1% with increases in tourism and exports. It is expected to continue in growth despite high inflation. Costa Rica’s currency is the colon which is worth approximately 518 against the American dollar and 675 against the euro.
Religion in Costa Rica is dominantly Christian, with 92% of the people following Christianity. There are also small numbers of people who are of Protestant, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu faith.

There is no better country to visit than Costa Rica when you want to go on vacation and escape the pressures of life. Be sure to check out the many natural sites and attractions that are available as well as great Costa Rica casinos.