About Costa Rica...
Geography
Costa Rica means “Rich Coast.” It is just that. Here,
there are an amazing variety of geological phenomenon and formations.
There are a total of 12 ecosystems in Costa Rica, each containing
its own flora and fauna depending on the altitude and moisture available.
There are tropical rainforests and jungles. There are cloud forests
and seven active volcanoes. There are rich fertile valleys and miles
of magnificent beaches that border two great bodies of water, the
Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. There are rushing, clear rivers
with spectacular waterfalls. The mountains are green and lush and
teeming with life.
This is a country that abounds with plenty. It has protected its
lands so that generations from now, people will still be able to
enjoy its natural beauty. 27% of the total land of Costa Rica is
now protected as national parks, forest preserves, or indigenous
reservations.
There are two main seasons in Costa Rica – wet (May through
December) and dry (December through April).
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