Most improtant info about Costa Rica
sobota, 26 grudnia 2009
From one to two million tourists visit Costa Rica
each year. What attracts so many people to this lightly advertised destination? Natural beauty and diversity of responses. Costa Rica covers only 0.03% of the surface of our planet, but has about 6% of the world's biodiversity.
Guests meet the sea, beaches, rivers, waterfalls, mountains and rich flora and fauna. Twelve major areas of life to provide shelter for more than 10,000 plant species, 850 bird species, 3,000 species of butterflies and 209 species of mammals. Volcanoes, tropical forests, cloud forests, lowland jungle of the Pacific and Caribbean beaches in the quiet stretch of seven provinces. Thirty percent of the land is protected by national and private reserves, which harbor more than five percent of the world's plant and animal species.
Costa Rica is the jewel of Central America. It is an oasis of calm among its turbulent neighbors and ecotourism heaven, making it one of the best places to experience the tropics with minimal load.
Costa Rica boasts 20 national parks, 8 biological reserves, and the wealth of other protected areas to enchant those who admire the wonders of nature. It is based ecotourists from around the world. Other reasons include horseback riding, hiking paths in the cloud forests, guided bird watching tours, volcanoes, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, canopy tours, golf and many others.
Ticos, as the people of Costa Rica are known, is known to be hospitable and are very happy to live on their reputation. Seem to be fully aware that their country is a special place, and go on their way to accommodate their members, explaining what may seem strange alien and helps make their stay as enjoyable as possible.
Northwest Costa Rica, Guanacaste province is for the active soul, drawing visitors from the sea, rivers, waterfalls and natural attractions. Forming the eastern boundary of the volcanoes that form the Cordillera de Guanacaste and Cordillera de Tilarán.
From the top of the flows of various rivers that roll up and form alluvial plain drained by the Rio Tempisque, which flows into the Gulf de Nicoya. Guanacaste name derives from quahnacaztlan, native word Guanacaste tree, the tree which is a citizen of Costa Rica.
With a new airport in Liberia, Guanacaste tourism not bloomed.
Costa Rica is a tropical country for two seasons - dry and wet. Guanacaste is a dry region of the country with less than 55 inches of rain in coastal areas.
Costa Rica covers an area of about 20,000 square kilometers in the southern part of Central America, and includes several small islands mostly on the side of the Pacific. Is very similar to the state of Florida with two long coastline. This country is only about 200 miles long and 70 mile wide at its narrowest part.
Costa Rica is often compared to Switzerland and Hawaii because of the mountains and forests. Unlike many areas in Mexico, Central and South America, Costa Rica remains beautiful throughout the year. This is partly because it borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and a string of volcanoes rising on the plateau. Combine it all and have a unique tropical paradise with 11 climatic zones.
The high season in Costa Rica, from December to April is dry season. The green season, which lasts from May to November, usually sees sunny mornings, with rain showers late in the afternoon and evening. Overall, tropical climate, with average temperatures 72 ° F (22 ° C). May be much hotter along the coastal areas of the country, and much cooler in the mountains.
In the past, agricultural exports, like bananas and coffee, were cut on the Costa Rican economy. However, tourism has always played an increasingly important role, and has now become the dominant economic power. Ecotourism travel is the most beneficial to the development because it will provide a sustainable resource for tourism for generations of Costa Ricans to come. Costa Ricans love to show their country, and welcome all tourists and holidaymakers.
San Jose, more than a million inhabitants, is the capital and cultural center of Costa Rica. Other major cities (by population) are: Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Liberia, Limón and Puntarenas.
To enter the country now must have a valid passport. Several countries now require a passport valid for at least 6 more months to leave their country to come here. Check with you embassy or airline. Costa Rica is in Central Standard Time, six hours behind Greenwich Mean Time and one hour behind EST in the United States. There is currently using daylight saving time.
No photos are required. Water in major cities of Costa Rica is safe and most hotels and restaurants offer purified tap water. You may prefer to drink bottled water or Seltzer to be sure. Costa Rica has a very good, low cost medical care and highly qualified professionals. Many residents of North America from Costa Rica for cosmetic surgery or dental work.
Costa Rica is a safe place for 99% of its tourists, but it's always worth careful when riding. Overall, the country has a low crime rate. In most cases, crimes are simple thievery - non-violent crimes of opportunity, so just be careful, because all over the world.
Costa Rica has a reputation as one of the most stable and prosperous countries in Latin America.
Costa Rica has something for everyone! Whatever your interests, ecotourism, bird watching tours, adventure tours, fishing, scuba diving, rafting, canopy tours, golf, all inclusive hotels, holiday homes or simply relax on the unspoiled tropical beach, you'll find all that and more in this tropical and secure paradise.
