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Costa Rica is one of
most highly valued tourist destinations on this
planet. This small piece of land includes all of the
necessary components to satisfy the taste of
thousands of travelers visiting each year.
Costa Rica is located in Central America, bordered
by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south, the
Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to
the east. Well known for its civilized way of life,
it is no exaggeration to describe Costa Rica as an
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Facts
about Costa Rica |
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Area: 51,100 sq km (19,730
sq miles)
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Capital: San Jose
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Population: 4.25 million
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Major languages: Spanish
(official), English
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Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 81
years (women)
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Strategic location in the center of the Americas
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Tropical climate
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Political and economic stability
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High
quality of life
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Highest literacy rates of the Americas (94.9%)
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Contains 6% of the world?s biodiversity
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Oldest democracy in the Americas
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Costa Rica is in the
same time zone as US Central Time. As a result, a
direct flight from San Jose to Miami takes only 2
and a half hours.
Costa Rica has major ports on both the Pacific and
Atlantic coasts. |
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Costa Rica covers 0.03% of the planet?s surface
but contains 6% of the world?s biodiversity
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26.2% of Costa Rica is composed of protected
forest and reserves
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Provides natural habitats for over 500,000
species
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Contains 34 national parks
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Fauna includes: jaguars, pumas, agouties, green
turtles, several species of monkeys, crocodiles,
sloths and over 845 varieties of birds
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Home
to over 1000 varieties of orchids
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Costa Rica is considered to be one
of the 20 countries with the replica omega watches
highest levels of
biodiversity in the world. Its geographic position,
two coasts and mountain ranges provide numerous and
varied microclimates, species and ecosystems. |
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About Quepos / Manuel Antonio |
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In Quepos & Manuel Antonio, visitors will find a wide range
of opportunities to experience the ?pure life? of Costa
Rica. The phrase "pura vida" (meaning "pure life") is a
ubiquitous motto used throughout Costa Rica. It encapsulates
the pervading ideology of living in harmony with nature and
living life to the fullest. Local residents are well known
for their friendliness and hospitality.
Apart from the unrivalled biodiversity, seaside villages and
exotic beaches, the area has all the essential
infrastructure and services in place. Manuel Antonio
National Park is the most diverse wildlife and breathtaking
reserve in the country. |
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on map for larger image |
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The area
is situated 157 km south of the capital, San Jos?.
The two towns are located 7 km away from each other.
The region is easily accessible, either by land or
air. By land, it takes around 3 hours from San Jose.
Internal flights offer daily services to the Quepos
Airport, with a flight time of 20 minutes from San
Jose. |
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Manuel Antonio National
Park consists of 683 hectares of land and has some
of the country?s most diverse wildlife and
breathtaking scenery. The park is surrounded by
tropical forests and has a well-developed trail
system to facilitate independent exploration. |
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All the activities have a mixture of
enjoying nature and adventure. Some of these
include: Diving, Canopy Tours, Ocean Kayaking,
Horseback Riding, Mountain biking, ATV 4-wheel drive
tours, Sailing, Mangrove Tours, Damas Island Tour,
Sailing and Surfing.
The Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is one of
the most important sport fishing destinations in all
of Central America and is home to numerous
tournaments each year. Quepos is famous for
billfish, snook, sailfish, blue marlin, black marlin
and occasionally striped marlin. |
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National Parks at a Glance |
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683 hectares of land
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55,000 hectares of sea
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12 islands
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109 species of mammals
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184 species of birds
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A unique combination of
rainforest, beaches and coral reefs
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Antonio is the most popular National Park.
One reason for this is the unspoiled beaches
that lie within easy walking distance of the
entrance station. The overhanging palms are
a refreshing break from the bars, discos,
hotels and restaurants surrounding the park.
Besides the spectacular beaches, Manuel
Antonio offers several kilometers of very
well maintained trails offering the easiest
access in Costa Rica to the lowland
rainforest. |
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Copyright 2020 Tico Luxury Adventures. All rights reserved.
Revised:
September 16, 2020.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks
of their respective companies or trademark
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