Costa Rica is considered one of the 20 countries with greatest biodiversity in the world. Its geographical location (between two oceans and two large masses) and its mountain system, provide numerous and varied microclimates. These are some of the reasons for this natural abundance, in terms of species and ecosystems.
Visitors can find 12,000 plant species, about 237 species of mammals, nearly 200 kinds of amphibians and 220 species of reptiles. There are also over 850 species of birds and 1,800 orchids.
It has an area of approximately 51,100 square kilometers. And is divided in 7 provinces: San José, Heredia, Alajuela, Cartago, Limón, Puntarenas and Guanacaste, each one representing a diversity of ecosystems and cultures.

Among the most important areas in Costa Rica can find the following:

Central Valley

Its main town is San Jose, capital of the country, offers visitors a variety of activities and an abundance of nightlife, with a lot of discs, bars, casinos, fine restaurants, shops. You can also visit museums of history, art, theaters. Nearby is the city of Carthage where you can see architectural ruins and the Basilica of Los Angeles, shrine of the patron saint of Costa Rica.

This area has two seasons. The dry season runs from December to May and the rainy season, from August to October, which are heavy rainfall. The average annual temperature is 20 º C and may fall to 10 degrees Celsius in the highlands.

North Zone

In Costa Rica one of the main attractions is the Arenal volcano, a perfect cone of 1,633 meters of altitude in constant activity, which offers its visitors a spectacular eruptions of fire with rock and lava. At your feet lies Lake Arenal with 87 kilometers in length, characterized by its scenic beauty and as one of the best destinations in the world to practice windsurfing, with winds reaching 72 kilometers per hour. It is also center of other water activities such as boating and sport fishing, where you can enjoy attractions across from us.

Arenal

The Arenal Volcano is located 7 kms from Fortuna area is 33 square kilometers, has been in constant activity since July 29, 1968, has two different landscapes covered with a lush vegetation that is home to a diversity of wildlife and a rugged area of lava and sand result of the constant eruptions. It is considered the main attraction of the area and the observation is both day and night because of the possibility of enjoying some of their constant explosions and eruptions. In her skirts are the colorful town of La Fortuna, characterized by its treatment coordial, waterfalls and beautiful vegetation.

Caño Negro

This wildlife refuge is located in the northern province, which borders Nicaragua and can be reached within a 2 hour trip from La Fortuna. The main attraction is the lake Cano Black with an area of about 800 ha, on which are boat tours to observe animals. In addition to the wide variety of birds, you can also see otters and reptiles.

Hot spring

At the foot of the volcano, near the entrance to the National Park are the hot springs. In the midst of beautiful tropical gardens flowing Tabacon River, heated by volcanic activity and rich in sulfur. The river crosses several pools and waterfalls, where you can appreciate with any luck one of the eruptions of the volcano.

Canopy

It allows the adventurous tourists the chance to climb trees and see what the life of the forest from a different perspective, allowing the development of natural forest ecosystem. You will have the opportunity to travel to arbo in tree, using between each platform and using pulleys with horizontal ropes to allow dslizarse between each one.

Rio Celeste

Enjoy the tranquility, the sounds of the river and the beauty dela area.
The flora is very diverse and excel lot of palms, heliconias, ferns, orchids and bromelas a lot of exotic trees, the fauna with its wealth of species such as Danta, Saine Cabro Monte, squirrels, monkeys and large birds.

Hanging Bridges

Allows the tourist through suspension bridges in different heights appreciate the canopy of trees and the forest from a different perspective. This activity allows the development of natural forest ecosystem, and you get an opportunity to see diverse flora and fauna.

North Pacifico

Pacific north of the country, which stretches from the Nicoya Peninsula to the border with Nicaragua is a land where it combines high-end tourism with traditions and elements typical, very typical of the province of Guanacaste. Among these stands the figure of the savanna or assembler, a jovial and highly skilled in the arts of handling cattle. That's why at parties employers in the region, there is no shortage of runs and rides bulls, besides a large variety of dishes typical of the area, mostly produced from maize.

With its endless beaches, the North Pacific is one of the most tourist areas of the country, with the presence of a varied offer, which includes five-star category services and some of the best places to practice golf and sport fishing.

Central Pacific

The Central Pacific is home to many national parks and refuge areas for wildlife. Among large green areas and idyllic beaches are beautiful flora and fauna where tourism and science come together without distinction.

These beaches are the closest to the capital city. Among the best known are Punta Leona, Jaco Beach, Herradura, Manuel Antonio National Park and Playa Dominical. Are characterized by hot and humid climate, its white sands and warm waters.

They are, moreover, cliffs, rivers, forests and fauna mixed. In inhabit its forests faced monkeys, marmosets and congo, lazy two-and three fingers among other mammals and some bird species.

South Pacific

Considered one of the least explored areas of the country, houses one of the areas of greatest biodiversity in Costa Rica, Corcovado National Park, a lush reserve where you can see nature in every detail. The region extends from the river Baru, to the border with Panama, and from the Cordillera de Talamanca up the Pacific coast.

The weather is hot and humid on the coast, the plains and valleys. In the highest areas, dominated given the cloudy cool conditions caused by the altitude. The rainy season runs from April to December, while the dry season is between February and April.

You can appreciate lagoons, mangrove swamps, rivers, rain forests and cloud. As well as, rich in flora and fauna in a natural environment that serves as a refuge for endangered animals like the tapir, puma and the red limpet.

Caribbean

The tropical Atlantic coast offers beautiful places in rainforests, where there is great diversity of wildlife. The fascinating Afro-Caribbean culture prevails in this region and flooded the atmosphere of exotic foods and flavors, bright colors and tropical rhythms.

The cities were erected in the river valleys Pacuare, Star, and Reventazón Parismina, who join in some sectors with the canals of Tortuguero. This is characterized as a spawning of sea turtles.

In this area are concentrated myriad of beautiful beaches, localized, particularly in the south. Some are kept within protected area with small paths that lead to the heart of the rainforest.

Totuguero

Tortuguero National Park is located in north-eastern Costa Rica. This is one of the most famous parks at the international level, and for good reasons, besides being one of the most important locations for nesting turtles Lora , Leatherbacks and other, this ecosystem is as diverse as nature itself.