General Description

 

 

Costa Rica is Central America’s jewel. Literally meaning “Rich Coast”, Costa Rica is an oasis of calm and subtle beauty. Is a small country of diverse geography and topography. The country has both a Caribbean and Pacific coast and is situated between 8 and 11 degrees North latitude. A series of volcanic mountain chains run from North to South. The country’s biodiversity attracts nature lovers from all over the world; its tropical forests contain over 1,500 tree species. National parks cover almost 12% of the country and forest reserves and indigenous reservations boost the protected land area to 27%.

 

The nation’s climate is classically divided into two seasons: rainy and dry. The dry season runs from December through April and the rainy season from May to November. Average temperatures range from the 80`s (29C) in the coastal region to the 70`s in the Central Valley (21C)