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Fiesta time in Costa Rica runs from the end of November to the end of July. Every weekend, small towns and cozy villages feature bull riding and traditional Latin dancing accompanied by an array of Costa Rican cultural dishes.
Guanacaste’s dry tropical forest is one of most endangered ecosystems in the world. Guides will introduce you to the unique plants and animals of the region like the exotic howler monkeys and white-nosed coati as well as the colorful culture of the Guanacastos.
In Tamarindo, Baula National Park offers a variety of jungle adventures including zip-lining through the treetops of primal forest 100-feet off the ground. There you can also embark on a two hour boat ride exploring the region’s saltwater wildlife refuge. The giant mangrove swamps provide a natural protected habitat for a wide variety of exotic birds, monkeys, caimans, crocodiles, iguanas and land crabs. You may also witness the unbelievable spectacle of thousands of Ridley and giant leatherback turtles laying their eggs under the light of the moon. The tour is led by experienced bilingual guides and includes refreshments and transportation from the principal hotels.
Tabacon Hot Springs – natural geothermal springs fed by the Tabacon River – could very well be at the top of the list of things to do in Costa Rica. Amazingly, the heat comes from the nearby Arenal Volcano.
Other Notes of Interest
About Costa Rica
- Capital: San Jose
- Population: 4,133,884
- Official Languages: Spanish
- Government: Constitutional Democracy
- Area: 19,730 sq mi
- Currency: Costa Rican Colon (517.93 Colons = $1.00 US)
In 1502, on his fourth and last voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus made the first European landfall in the area.
The United States and Costa Rica have a history of close and friendly relations. The country generally supports the U.S. in international fora, especially in the areas of democracy and human rights.
For additional information visit:
www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2019.htm
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