5 Things Costa Rica is Famous For
by Dan DeLa Cruz
Costa Rica is one of the most popular tourist
destinations in the Americas. This tropical paradise boasts great
beaches, rain forests, mountains, people and culture. It's no wonder
this small Central American country is one of the tourism powerhouses of
the Americas.
The People:
Costa Rica has the unique characteristic in that it
does not have any military. That is the ultimate sign of a peaceful
nation. Costa Rica's are known as "Ticos" and they're know throughout
Latin America as being people who very positive, friendly and full of
life. In Costa Rica, the national catch phrase of the people and the
country is "pura vida," which translates to "pure life."
The Beaches:
Costa Rica has many famous beaches. Some beaches
attract surfers from all over the world while others attract tourists
and locals. Costa Rica has the benefit of having both a Pacific and
Atlantic coast giving it plenty of beaches to pick from. The beaches of
Costa Rica have something for everyone. Some beaches have nice waves for
surfers, while other like Jacob beach have a party atmosphere, while
others just have pristine waters for people that just like to enjoy a
nice calm swim on a beautiful beach.
Eco-Diversity:
The rain forest is the most valuable and special
part about this country. Being so narrow and located between two oceans
in the tropics means that the rain is abundant. There are many
conservation efforts within the country by the local government and
foreign investors. You may NOT cut down a tree in Costa Rica anymore and
you may not even take fallen trees from within the habitat without
proper permission from the state. The Guanacaste region was deforested
for farming and now they suffer drought causing the forest to become
dry. Now about 25% of the country is protected land. One of Costa Rica's
benefits is that it's so mall and has different kinds of environments in
close proximity. If you were willing to travel, you could be at the
sunny beach at 9am in Guanacaste (northwest), at 1pm in a tropical
rainforest with hot springs in San Carlos (north), at 3pm in the capital
San Jose with a mild weather (March, center), and at 5pm in cold
mountain temperature (5 Celsius) in Cartago (east).
Bio-Diversity:
Costa Rica is considered to be one of the 20
countries with greatest biodiversity in the world. Its geographic
position, its two coasts and its mountainous system, which provides
numerous and varied microclimates, are some of the reasons that explain
this natural wealth, both in terms of species and ecosystems. The more
than 500,000 species that are found in this small country represent
nearly 4% of the total species estimated worldwide. Of these 500,000
species, just over 300,000 are insects.
Palmares Fiestas:
When Costa Ricans are done celebrating the Christmas
and New Year holidays, they have yet another party to look forward to:
The Palmares fiestas, one of Costa Rica's most anticipated traditional
celebrations. Palmares, a small town between Alajuela and San Ramon, is
known for hosting the best fiestas and tope (horse parade) in the
country. During the second half of January, Palmares becomes the focal
point for many locals. Each year, the Palmares fiestas begin the second
week of January and continue through the month with a series of events
planned by the Asociacion Civica Palmarena. These include concerts,
fireworks, sports activities, "chinamo" tents with alcohol and food, the
toros a la Tica (Costa Rican-style bullfighting) and a traditional horse
parade.
About the Author:
Dan DeLa
Cruz is a traveler, author and international dating coach. Dan is most
well known as the author of the breakthrough book about foreign women
and Brazilian women called The Global Dating Revolution.
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