Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Types of trips: Adventure, Cultural, Nature, Geographical, Food/Drink
Best known for: National Parks & Rainforests, Day of the Dead festival, Coffee, Having no Armed Forces
Why Go?: Costa Rica is a country of adventures into nature and memorable cultural experiences - with a friendly local population and great weather, this will be an excellent destination for people of all ages and interests.
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Population: 4,580,000
Capital: San José
Language(s): Spanish
Ties to the UK?: Popular travel destination
Landscape: Wide coastal plains separated by central mountains including many volcanoes, with over half of the terrain covered by rainforests.
Climate/Seasons: Generally tropical, but with differences in areas of high elevations. The "summer" dry season runs from December - April and the "winter" wet season frm May - November, the latter of which coincides with the hurricane season in the Atlantic.
When to Go: December - April is the best time to visit country-wide, but will also be the most expensive period.
Reasons to Visit: Local food/drink, Nature Park experiences
How to Get There: Air travel is the best way to get to Costa Rica from the UK - there are several good international airports you can travel to.
Places to Go: Museo Nacional de Costa Rica, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Galeria Namu
Famous People: Luis Guillermo Solis, Keylor Navas, Adolfo Diaz
Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Tortuguero National Park, La Fortuna Waterfall,
History: Period of Spanish rule before becoming independent and getting rid of any armed forces after a civil war.
Architecture: National Theatre of Costa Rica
Culture: Mix of Native American, Spanish and African influences
Sport: Football, Skiing, Swimming
Events: Day of the Dead, Food and Dance Festivals
Watch Out For: Be aware of hurricane risks during the wet season
Medical Issues: Some vaccines and boosters may be advised for you - check here for a good general overview and always check with a doctor.
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