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Maps of Costa Rica
Las Ventanas Del Costa Rica is located in the South Guanacaste
Province. See "Las Ventanas"
in the maps below in relation to the rest of the beautiful country of Costa Rica.
These areas can be easily accessed through one of Costa Rica's airlines: Sansa
Airlines. Click here to see: a map of the Samara area.



Industry (28.9% of GDP):
Types-electronic components, food processing, textiles and apparel, construction materials,
fertilizer, medical equipment.
Commerce, tourism, and services (62.4% of
GDP): Hotels, restaurants, tourist services, banks, and insurance.
Trade (2006 est.): Exports-$8.198 billion:
integrated circuits, medical equipment, bananas, pineapples,
coffee, melons, ornamental plants, sugar, textiles, electronic
components, medical equipment. Major markets--U.S. 38.6%, China
6.8%, Hong Kong 6.4%, Netherlands 6.1%, Guatemala 4.0%.
Imports--$11.576 billion: raw materials, consumer goods, capital
equipment, petroleum. Major suppliers-U.S. 39.3%, Japan 5.1%,
Venezuela 5.0%, Mexico 5.2%, China 4.8%, Ireland 4.5%, Brazil
3.4%. (state.gov) |

Costa Rican Culture
Probably the most pronounced feature of
Coast Rican culture is its friendliness and hospitality, a great
asset for those taking a Costa Rica vacation . With a democracy
government, standing out in Latin America, Costa Ricans love
peace. Not having a military means that Costa Ricans can benefit
from a higher standard of living. Costa Rica is racially
diverse, which permeates the culture from its cuisine to its
handicrafts to its music. Its European influence shows in its
architecture and official language. Thanks to the many available
vacation rentals in Costa Rica, you can really mix with the
crowd and socialize! (VacationRentals.com)

Costa Rica's Economy 2009
GDP (2007): $26.23 billion.
GDP PPP (2006 est.): $52.22 billion.
Inflation (2007 est.): 10.81%.
Real growth rate (2007 est.): 7.3%.
Per capita income (2006): $5,100. (PPP
$11,862, 2006 est.)
Unemployment (2007 est.): 4.6%.
Currency: Costa Rica Colon (CRC).
Natural Resources:
Hydroelectric power, forest products,
fisheries products.
Agriculture (8.7% of GDP): Products - bananas, pineapples,
coffee, beef, sugar, rice, dairy products, vegetables, fruits
and ornamental plants. (state.gov) |