Arenal Volcano National Park, San Carlos, Northern Plains.
Hummingbird (Chalybura urochrysia).
Cabuya Beach, Cóbano, Puntarenas
Coffee Plant, Central Valley.
Casona of Santa Rosa, Guanacaste
Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii)
Conchal Beach, Guanacaste
Coral reef at Playa Cahuita, Limón.
Poás Volcano National Park, Alajuela.
Dance Group, National Theater, San José
Guaria Morada, Escazú.
Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.
Tortuga Island, Puntarenas
Gandoca Manzanillo National Park, Talamanca, Limón.
Masquerades
Three Toe Sloth, South and Central Pacific.
Red-eye Tree Frog, Humid Forest, Central and South Pacific, Caribbean and Central Valley.
Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.
Hummingbird (Lampornis calolaema).
Poison Dart Red Frog or Blue Jeans Frog (Dendrobates pumilio).
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Although the country is small and it covers only 0.03 % of the surface of the globe, it proudly shelters a 5% of the existing biodiversity in the entire world. 25.58 % of the country is composed of conservation and natural protected territory. Costa Rica is also an attractive country for investment and it offers great potential for the establishment of important multinational companies, thanks to the outstanding academic level of its population, as well as the high standard of modern services and social and political stability. |
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The official language is Spanish. The second language for a large portion of the population is English.
The official religion is Catholic. Freedom of religious choice is respected.
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The country has as a marine territory known as Coco's Island. It is a world-renowned natural reserve, located 548 kilometers from Cabo Blanco in the Pacific Ocean comprised of 2,400 hectares of land and 73,100 hectares of sea.
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A) WATER PASSAGES The most important water passages in the country which serve the purpose for everyday transportation as well as a route for tourists are:
Other rivers of great importance are:
B) AIRPORTS The main airport is the Juan Santamaria International Airport, located in Alajuela. This airport is only twenty minutes away from San José. Other important airports are:
There are also landing fields for local flights situated in different parts of the country such as: Limon, Tortuguero, La Fortuna, Tamarindo, Samara, Tambor, Quepos, Palmar North, Golfito, and San Vito. C) HIGHWAYS AND ROADS The whole country is adequately connected by internal infrastructure. The main artery is the Interamerican Highway, which connects the two borders from Peñas Blancas all the way to Paso Canoas. The Cerro de la Muerte (Death Mountain) region has the road with the highest elevation in the country with an altitude higher than 3,200 meters above sea level. From Puntarenas to Limon: 246 kilometers by land From Peñas Blancas (on the Nicaragua Border) to Paso Canoas (on the Panama Border): 534 kilometers by land HIGHEST PEAK: Chirripo summit of 3,819 meters above sea level. HIGHEST VOLCANO: Irazú Volcano LARGEST VOLCANIC CRATER: Poas Volcano crater. It has a diameter of 1,320 meters with a depth of 300 meters. ELECTRICAL SERVICE: Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE). Ninety seven percent of the national territory has electrical service. The voltage in residential areas is 110v. OFFICE HOURS Government sector: From 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. National Banks: From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Some banks offer their services after regular hours until 7:00 p.m. and others that are located in some shopping centers are open on Saturdays. PRIVATE SECTOR From 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Commerce in general, opens Saturdays and Sundays up to mid-day. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
OTHER HOLIDAYS
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Costa Rica is a country located in Central America that has unlimited tourist potential and is ranked as one of the most visited international destinations. One of Costa Rica’s main sources of income is tourism. Costa Rica is a democratic and peaceful country, and it has not had an army since the year 1949. 
Costa Rica is divided into seven provinces, these are: San José, Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago, Puntarenas, Guanacaste, and Limon. Each province is subdivided into regions and these are subdivided into districts.
