Costa Rica
LOCATION
Costa Rica is located in Central America. To the north it borders with Nicaragua and to the south with Panamá. When you look our country at a map you will find it between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans.
GOVERNMENT
A democratic government runs the country.
AREA
51,100 sq km (19,929 square miles)
LANGUAGE
The official language is Spanish. A big part of the population in the touristic areas, businesses and in the main cities speaks English.
CLIMATE
Tropical, average temperature around 27º C / 80º F.
CAPITAL & GEOGRAPHICAL DIVISION
San José is the capital.
Costa Rica is divided in 7 provinces.
CURRENCY
The Colon is the national currency. (¢) The exchange rate against the US dollar varies day by day. But the USD ($) is accepted in almost every place.
The Euro (€) can be changed in some National Banks and in a few hotels.
CREDIT CARDS
VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS CLUB are accepted throughout the country.
COSTA RICA INFORMATION
Costa Rica Video on Moving, Living, Working & Retiring in Costa Rica The first of its kind, this retirement video has interviews with four people who have successfully moved to this tropical paradise, made a new life for themselves, and will share their experiences with you.
Costa Rica English - Spanish, Spanish - English Language School, Interpretation, Translation Services
COSTA RICA HOTELS
Costa Rica Hotel - Airport, San Jose Close The Adventure Inn near the San Jose International Airport is a great place to stay for a quick in and out location, a breakfast included, and large comfortable rooms with air-conditioning.
Costa Rica Association of Small Hotels The Adventure Hotels of Costa Rica hotel association features boutique hotels that are located on the beach, in the cloud forest mountains, and stress eco-vacation adventure tours, yoga and intimate spas.
Costa Rica Yoga Retreat Amatierra Hotel / Bed and Breakfast is located in the mountains near Puriscal and offers a new yoga center and wellness / holistic facilities. Because of its remote location, it's an ideal honeymoon location, too!
Costa Rica Mountain Biking, kickboxing, pilates & yoga Boot Camp Adventure Vacation Maria has created her Del Mar Surf Camp only for girls, which is very successful, while Giannina has managed local, well-known beach front hotels for several years. Nowadays, they unified their passion and skills on extreme sports, and came up with the idea to offer a new way to enjoy adventure with Del Mar Extreme – still only for girls – which features outdoor sports for those women seeking unique experiences.
Costa Rica Yoga Retreat / Spa Resort Anamaya boutique hotel also offers our guests exclusive fire dancing experiences, aerial silk performances, exciting local
excursions, vegetarian food, and intimate and tranquil accommodations to enhance the exotic and unique experience of visiting Montezuma, Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Airport Hotel Holiday Inn Express, conveniently located, just 1 km from Costa Rica's Juan Santamaria International Airport terminal.
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Cuba Tours, Travel & Vacation Rentals Have you thought about traveling to Cuba and want to know where to stay in a private, ocean view vacation rental? Than www.2travelcuba.com has the answers.
Arctic & Antarctica Cruises Have you wanted to take an Arctic or Antarctica cruise? Look at the selection of cruise ships and different itineraries and see penguins, the northern lights, polar bears and more aboard luxurious ice-breaker cruise ships.
Costa Rica Tour Operator, Travel Packages
Costa Rica Green Forest Travel Agency has a selection of vacation packages to Costa Rica from Europe and from other Latin America countires. Custom itineraries are a specialty. English and Spanish versions of the website are online.
Vacation & Travel Packages to Mexico, Central & South America
Travel packages to Mexico and Latin America! www.latinamericacollection.com has tour packages to Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Machu Picchu, Argentina Guatemala and more.
REAL ESTATE
Dallas, Texas Real Estate for Sale, Condos, Foreclosures Butler Realty Group is an organization of professional real estate agents in the North Texas area, ready to show you an inventory of over 60,000 listings that will meet you exact real estate needs.
Costa Rica Condos, Houses, Real Estate for Sale Emerald Forest Properties has hundreds of listings to choose from all over Costa Rica for people wishing to live here, retire, or invest in real estate. Check out our articles and newsletter to stay informed about the changing real estate property and financing opportunities in Costa Rica.
COSTA RICA SCUBA DIVING
Costa Rica Diving - PADI SCUBA School
Cano Divers is a PADI approved SCUBA diving school in the South Pacific of Costa Rica, by Drake Bay, and just a few minutes from the beautiful dive spot of Cano Island - a protected marine sanctuary.
COSTA RICA AND MEXICO VACATION RENTALS
Beach Vacation Rental – Casa Oceano Villa, Costa Rica
If you truly love the ocean, the beach and nature, you will find an exquisite blend of the elements, excitement, relaxation and luxury. Casa Oceano is a 6 bedroom true beachfront villa - a marriage of sea, sand, oceanfront infinity pool and luxurious accommodations. Enjoy a relaxing vacation, and let our concierge plan your days with adventure tours and trips.
Costa Rica Vacation Rentals - Beachfront Villas & Houses
Costa Rica Beach Rentals specialized in high end, exclusive rentals in the Mal Pais / Santa Teresa Beach area of Costa Rica, known for its excellant surfing, and hideaway for movie stars and celebrities.
Mexico Vacation Rentals - Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta
Find luxurious villas & homes - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Cancun & the Mayan Riviera, Punta Mita and Los Cabos - Beautiful beachside and beach view homes.
Huatulco Luxury Vacation Rentals Enjoy a holiday in Huatulco, Oaxaca, on the Mexican Pacific coast with warm water and blue skys. Huatulco is popular destination as vacationers from all over the world have discovered its charm and virtually deserted beaches.
COSTA RICA CAR RENTALS
Costa Rica Rent a Cars by Service Car Rentals
Service Car Rentals offers good value on quality cars and 4 wheel drive utility vehicles with many drop off points within Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Car Rentals by Sixt International Rent a Cars
The best new and late model car rentals by Sixt Rental Cars of Costa Rica assures you the best in quality sedan and 4 wheel drives for a care-free vacation.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & ART
Costa Rica Medical Tourism Services has carefully screened and selected the best doctors in Costa Rica in the fields of affordable cosmetic surgery, low cost plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, knee and hip replacements, hip resurfacing, laparoscopic surgery, bariatric medicine and obesity related illnesses.
Feng Shui Consultations by Feng Shui Master
Earth Luck International, under the leadership of Angel de Para, began, and has always continued, on its path of informing the public, and to promote the proper application of Authentic Classical Feng Shui.
Managed Futures Accounts & Commodity Funds
Managed Account Research, Inc. is a managed futures research, advisory and brokerage firm, providing individual and institutional investors with customized Managed Futures investment funds and trading programs.
Entertainment - Marilyn Monroe Impersonator www.MarilynShows.com specializes in making your ordinary event a special one - for business events or private parties.
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Central California Plumbing Services for New Construction & Remodels Little Vince's Plumbine is a licensed plumbing company for residential and commercial construction and repairs and emergency services, too.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL / REAL ESTATE
International Real Estate Listings
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