Our country, located in Central America, is an isthmus where life seems to have created its roots. Covering only 0.03% of the surface of our planet, Costa Rica has approximately 6% of the world's biodiversity.
Costa Rica is characterized by an impressive scenic beauty, consolidated system of protected areas, social and political stability, high educational levels, and efficient infrastructure and services.
Costa Rica is recognized for having a solid democracy and stability since the end of its civil war in the 1940s, and for not having a military army.
As well as people from many other countries, have a favorite sport, soccer. It is not only a sport with male fans but also women follow the latest developments and soccer matches of the teams that participate in the national championship. Among the favorite teams are: Deportivo Saprissa (of San José), Herediano, Cartaginés and Alajuelense.
Costa Rica is located in the Intertropical Zone. It is a region with abundant rain and warm temperatures. We have two seasons during the year, a dry season -between December and April- and a rainny season -between May and November. However, either season can come earlier or later in the year.
The average yearly temperature is of 24°C. The coasts are very hot and humid. The Caribbean coast has an average of 21°C during the night and 30°C during the day. The Pacific coast presents an average of 19°C at night and up to 34°C during the day. In the higher regions the temperature ranges from 5º to 15ºC. The temperature can vary depending on the position of the mountains, the narrow form of the country and the arrival of the Trade Winds from the Caribbean.
This extraordinary beauty that favors us is a resource in which we base sustainable development, which originates economical and social benefits based on the protection and conservation of natural resources. With 37,000 km of road networks, the visitor has easy access to all our natural treasures.
