100 Facts About Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a rich cultural heritage with influences from Spanish colonization and indigenous traditions. 03.08.2024 3:47 ↓

Costa Rica has a rich cultural heritage with influences from Spanish colonization and indigenous traditions.

The country is home to several indigenous groups, including the Bribri, Cabécar, and Maleku. 03.08.2024 3:20 ↓

The country is home to several indigenous groups, including the Bribri, Cabécar, and Maleku.

The Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica's most active volcanoes. 03.08.2024 2:50 ↓

The Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica's most active volcanoes.

Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most visited national parks in Costa Rica. 03.08.2024 2:40 ↓

Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most visited national parks in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is famous for its ecotourism industry. 03.08.2024 2:47 ↓

Costa Rica is famous for its ecotourism industry.

The country has a high standard of living and is one of the most developed in Central America. 03.08.2024 2:44 ↓

The country has a high standard of living and is one of the most developed in Central America.

Costa Rica is a democratic republic with a president as the head of state. 03.08.2024 3:21 ↓

Costa Rica is a democratic republic with a president as the head of state.

The national flower of Costa Rica is the guaria morada, a type of orchid. 03.08.2024 3:03 ↓

The national flower of Costa Rica is the guaria morada, a type of orchid.

The country has a strong emphasis on renewable energy, with around 99% of its electricity generated from renewable sources. 03.08.2024 4:33 ↓

The country has a strong emphasis on renewable energy, with around 99% of its electricity generated from renewable sources.

Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is one of the world’s Blue Zones, areas where people live significantly longer lives. 03.08.2024 3:25 ↓

Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is one of the world’s Blue Zones, areas where people live significantly longer lives.

The country is also known for its bananas, which are a significant export product. 03.08.2024 3:54 ↓

The country is also known for its bananas, which are a significant export product.

Costa Rica is one of the world's top coffee producers. 03.08.2024 3:44 ↓

Costa Rica is one of the world's top coffee producers.

The highest point in Costa Rica is Cerro Chirripó, which stands at 3,821 meters (12,536 feet) above sea level. 03.08.2024 4:39 ↓

The highest point in Costa Rica is Cerro Chirripó, which stands at 3,821 meters (12,536 feet) above sea level.

Costa Rica has two distinct seasons: the dry season (December to April) and the rainy season (May to November). 03.08.2024 3:07 ↓

Costa Rica has two distinct seasons: the dry season (December to April) and the rainy season (May to November).

The country’s motto is “Pura Vida,” which means “pure life” and reflects the Costa Rican lifestyle and attitude. 02.08.2024 2:49 ↓

The country’s motto is “Pura Vida,” which means “pure life” and reflects the Costa Rican lifestyle and attitude.

Costa Rica has a high literacy rate, over 97%. 02.08.2024 2:49 ↓

Costa Rica has a high literacy rate, over 97%.

The country has a population of approximately 5 million people. 02.08.2024 4:19 ↓

The country has a population of approximately 5 million people.

The national currency of Costa Rica is the Costa Rican colón (CRC). 02.08.2024 3:54 ↓

The national currency of Costa Rica is the Costa Rican colón (CRC).

Costa Rica is home to more than 500,000 species, representing nearly 4% of the total species estimated worldwide. 02.08.2024 2:51 ↓

Costa Rica is home to more than 500,000 species, representing nearly 4% of the total species estimated worldwide.

The country is known for its extensive biodiversity and protected areas, with about 25% of its land designated as national parks or reserves 02.08.2024 2:47 ↓

The country is known for its extensive biodiversity and protected areas, with about 25% of its land designated as national parks or reserves.