RICH COAST AND TOTALLY PURE NATURE!

Though slightly larger than the Netherlands, Costa Rica has more biodiversity per square metre than the Amazon, placing it among the top nine countries for species density and in the top 20 for overall biodiversity.

This natural richness is due to its geographic location as a tropical land bridge between North and South America, bordered by two oceans and crossed by mountain ranges that create countless microclimates.

The country has a total of around 120 volcanic formations, including several active volcanoes, as well as mountains reaching 3,820 metres in height. Highlights include major national parks such as Chirripó, La Amistad, Tortuguero (home to sea turtles), Arenal, Monteverde (a cloud forest), Manuel Antonio (with its beaches) and Corcovado (a rainforest).

Visitors hoping to spot wildlife may catch a glimpse of toucans, monkeys, sloths, macaws, crocodiles, poison dart frogs, blue morpho butterflies, hummingbirds, whales, sea turtles and the legendary quetzal, often considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world.

Did you know?

🇨🇷 Costa Rica is located in Central America, between Nicaragua and Panama. It has a population of around 5 million.
🗣️ Spanish is the official language, though English is also widely spoken, particularly within the tourism industry.
🎓 Education and healthcare are of a high standard, comparable with those of wealthier countries.
🕐 The time difference with Western Europe is -8 hours in summer and -7 hours in winter.
🍛 Gallo Pinto and Casado are popular local dishes based on rice and beans.
🌱 Costa Rica is gaining global recognition for its commitment to sustainability.
🧑🏽‍🌾Only 4% of the population is indigenous, primarily living in protected reserves.
✝️ Most Costa Ricans are Roman Catholic.
💰 The currency is the Costa Rican colón: €1 is equivalent to around 590 CRC.
🌡️ The average temperature is around 28–30°C on the coast, and 15°C in the mountains.
☀️ There are two seasons: the rainy season (May–November) and the dry season (December–April).
🛬 The capital is San José, and the main international airport is located nearby in Alajuela.
✈️ Dutch and Belgian citizens do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

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