Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east and south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south and the Caribbean Sea to the east
 
Costa Rica, which means"Rich Coast" is the only Latin American country which has been democratic since at least 1950. Costa Rica has consistently been among the top Latin American countries in the Human Development Index, ranked 62nd in the world in 2010, and is cited by the UNDP as one of the countries that has attained much higher human development than other countries at the same income levels.
 
In 2007 the Costa Rican government announced plans for Costa Rica to become the first carbon neutral country by 2021. According to the New Economics Foundation, Costa Rica ranks first in the Happy Planet Index and is the"Environmentally friendly" country in the world.
 

Why visit?

  • Costa Rica is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Spend your days lounging in the sun and soaking up the tropical atmosphere.
  • Costa Rica is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, toucans, and more. Take a tour of the rainforest and get up close and personal with some of the most amazing creatures in the world.