Costa Rica is a special jewel !!

It has a reputation for being an oasis of calm among its more turbulent neighbors. Clearly, Costa Rica’s 100 years of near uninterrupted democracy have helped make it the most stable economy in Central America. This stability and adherence to the democratic process are a source of great pride to Costa Ricans. We like to think of our country as a “Switzerland of Central America,” not only due to it's herds of dairy cows but also because of a very staunch position of neutrality in a region with a 200 year history of civil wars and revolutions!

A very important thing about Costa Rica is that it is the only Latin America country  that has no military - there is NO army, NO navy, NO air force and NO marine corps - We have been told that there are more teachers in Costa Rica than police officers - perhaps there is a lesson to learn?

People: Costa Ricans, also known as “Ticos”, have a high literacy rate. Here, women constitute nearly 50% of the work force, and there is a large, working middle class; the gross disparity between rich and poor that you see in other Central American countries is not found here.

Climate: Costa Rica is a tropical country with distinct wet and dry seasons. However, some regions are rainy all year while others are very dry and sunny for most of the year. Temperatures vary primarily with elevation, not with season. On the coasts it is hot all year, while up in the mountains, it can be cool at night any time of year. In the highest elevations frost is common.

The country's natural attractions, wildlife and reputation for enlightened conservation draw tourists from all over the world. Successive governments have made a real effort to preserve the country's image as eco-tourism heaven, making Costa Rica one of the best places to experience the tropics naturally , and with minimal impact.

Our country is mostly coastline, so it has some of the region's best surfing, beaches galore and a climate that encourages slothfulness in all species.