Costa Rica has one of the most developed conservation programs in the world, at least among countries having tropical rain forests. With one of the highest levels of bio-diversity in the world, it has around 12000 plant species, 232 animal species as well as 838 bird and 440 amphibian and reptilian life forms combined.
Archive for September, 2009
Environmental Conservation in Costa Rica
Monday, September 28th, 2009Art and Entertainment in Costa Rica
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
The laid back, non confrontationist attitude of the ‘Ticos’, as the people of Costa Rica are referred to, had initially led to the visual art forms being somewhat neglected as compared to what was happening in neighboring countries of Latin America.
Volunteers in Costa Rica
Thursday, September 24th, 2009Many visitors to this Central American land flesh out a vacation in Costa Rica with some meaningful volunteer work. In fact the country has created a name for itself in being a leading ‘volunteerism’ destination with a lot of avenues and opportunities to attract individuals who have the inclination.
International Investigators in Costa Rica
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009National Geographic in Costa Rica
(International Investigators in Costa Rica)
National Geographic had announced some time back that an international team of photographers and explorers would be visiting the Cocos Island, which is about 530 miles off the coast of Costa Rica in the Pacific.
Corcovado National Park
Monday, September 14th, 2009
Corcovado National Park is located on the west side of the Osa Peninsula. Corcovado was declared National Park in 1975. It covers an area of 55,000 km2. The variety of species in this mangrove forest is impressive and rarely seen somewhere else in the world.
Independence Day in Costa Rica
Sunday, September 13th, 2009Costa Rica is getting ready for Independence Day!
The sound of drums and lyres in educational institutions across the country, announce the arrival of the Independence Day in Costa Rica. September 15, 1821 is the day when independence arrived to Costa Rica in the form of a letter and from that moment celebrations are held every year.
Costa Rica Rivers
Saturday, September 12th, 2009
Costa Rica offers to tourism an amazing assortment of plants and wild life trough out the many natural reserves in the country. Rivers are also a great spot for travelers wanting to explore the surrounding natural beauty while cruising down in an unforgettable adventure.
Rural Tourism in Costa Rica
Friday, September 11th, 2009
While people living in rural areas of Costa Rica are being organized to diversify their local economies, rural tourism is rapidly becoming a great alternative for foreign and local vacationers.
