Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama.
Although explored by the Spanish early in the 16th century, initial attempts at colonizing Costa Rica proved unsuccessful due to a combination of fact ...
Longitude: -84
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Costa Rica:
3,293.704 km
Terrain:
Coastal plains separated by rugged mountains including over 100 volcanic cones, of which several are major active volcanoes.
Natural Resources:
Hydropower.
Industries:
Medical equipment, food processing, textiles and clothing, construction materials, fertilizer, plastic products.
Population: 5,265,575
Roughly half of the nation's population resides in urban areas; the capital of San Jose is the largest city and home to approximately one-fifth of the population.
Area: 51,100 km2
slightly smaller than West Virginia
Four volcanoes, two of them active, rise near the capital of San Jose in the center of the country; one of the volcanoes, Irazu, erupted destructively in 1963-65.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| spa | Spanish |
Spanish (official), English
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| CRC | Costa Rican colón | ₡ |
Capital City: San José
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 9:40 am (GMT-06:00)
Visiting Costa Rica
You're in for a treat! Costa Rica is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich biodiversity and wildlife
- Beautiful beaches and national parks
- Vibrant cultural heritage and history
- Hurricane season from June to November
- High cost of living and travel
- Petty crime in tourist areas
- 3.3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Costa Rican cuisine features rice, beans, and fresh produce.
- Popular dishes include gallo pinto and casado.
- Fresh tropical fruits and seafood are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Arenal Volcano
- Explore the Manuel Antonio National Park
- Relax on the beaches of Guanacaste
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