Costa Rica, "The Rich Coast"

Information to assist your travel or living arrangements in Costa Rica

Why visit Costa Rica?

Over 1.9 Million tourists visited Costa Rica by the end of the year 2007. Costa Rica offers many activities such as Surfing, Sport Fishing, Zip Lines, Nature Tours, Coffee Plantation Tours, Hot Springs, Day Spas with certified massage therapists and much more! Though the activities are something that makes Costa Rica stand out, it is the slow-pace way of life that will be remembered forever. Costa Rica is the number one tourist vacation destination of Central America. Furthermore, an increasing amount of retirees are moving to Costa Rica for the affordable health and dental care, low crime rate, low cost of living, modern services and beautiful exotic locations to relax. Many non-profit organizations have work available in Costa Rica for those wishing to make a difference in developing Central America, as well as experience the culture and beauty of Costa Rica. Costa Rica offers beautiful beaches such as Puerto Viejo, Playa Dominical, Playa Hermosa, Playa Tamarindo, Playa Jaco and many more. Spectacular waterfalls like La Fortuna and La Paz offer amazing views of undisturbed nature. Active volcanoes like that of Arenal Volcano offer amazing views of lava spewing which reiterates the importance of why we exist. Natural Hot Springs like that of Tabacon provide a relaxing and therapeutic memory. Rain and Clooud Forest tours give tourist vacationers an unforgettable biodiversity nature experience with rare and exotic animals like monkeys, tarantulas, exotics birds, three-toed sloths, rare frogs and plant-life only available for viewing in the natural Costa Rican habitats.

The Culture of Costa Rica

The friendly Costa Rican people known as "Ticos" offer great hospitality and an unforgettable time. The food in Costa Rica is not only great tasting and will please your palette, but it is some of the healthiest food one can consume. Typical meals include fresh vegetables or fruit and are surprisingly cheap. Unlike Mexico or other Latin American or Central American countries; Costa Rica has modern services and access to more immenities such as water that is potable and can be consumd out of the tap as well as internet services that are quite reliable. Costa Ricans are one of the more excepting Latin American cultures where "Gringo" foreigners from the United States are welcomed and treated well as opposed to with animosity. Most of the younger generations in Costa Rica speak basic English and many speak fluent English offering an environment where it is easy to enjoy and experience that Latino culture, but still feel comfortable if you do not speak Spanish very well. Costa Ricans take great pride in their country's reputation and beauty as well as their hospitality which will have you leaving Costa Rica and wanting to come back again! As the Costa Ricans say for their greeting, "Pura Vida!" or "Pure Life!"

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