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Why Costa Rica?
Why Should You Consider Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is a middle-income, developing economy, with a tradition of democracy. The life expectancy at birth here is one of the world’s highest--outstripping both the U.S. and the U.K., in fact. Tourist facilities are extensive, and because English is a second language for many Costa Ricans, the country feels very visitor-friendly.
The land itself is mostly coastline--beaches galore and great surfing. And, of course, the weather is simply made for leisure. The climate here is both tropical and subtropical; the dry season is December to April; the rainy season is May to November. As you would expect, it’s cooler in the highlands.
Costa Rica is a nature-lover’s dream. The country has a progressive approach to conservation, which ensures that its jungles, with their renowned biodiversity, continue to be home to a truly mind-boggling assortment of species, from birds to butterflies, monkeys to wild cats, and hothouse flowers. Sea turtles nest along both coasts. Have you ever heard of a more enchanting place?