Proper noun

Singular Costa Rica

Plural -

Costa Rica

  1. Country in Central America; Official name: Republic of Costa Rica.

Derived terms

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Thu Feb 25 17:33:16 2010

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica (Spanish: Costa Rica or República de Costa Rica, pronounced [reˈpuβlika ðe ˈkosta ˈrika]) is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east and south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south and the Caribbean Sea to the east.

Costa Rica, which translates literally as "Rich Coast", constitutionally abolished its army permanently in 1949. It is the only Latin American country included in the list of the world’s 22 older democracies. Costa Rica has consistently been among the top Latin American countries in terms of the Human Development Index, and ranked 54th in the world in 2007. The country is ranked 3rd in the world, and 1st among the Americas, in terms of the 2010 Environmental Performance Index.

In 2007 the Costa Rican government announced plans for Costa Rica to become the first carbon neutral country by 2021. According to the New Economics Foundation, Costa Rica ranks first in the Happy Planet Index and is the "greenest" country in the world.

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Fri Feb 26 02:51:55 2010

What part of Costa Rica is best for family travel?
Q. Have you been to Costa Rica? My family is planning a trip - we have two teenagers who love the rainforest, animals, riding quadrunners, snorkeling. We would ideally like to rent a home there as we may be joined by another family. Any suggestions would be appreciated and thank you!
Asked by Debbie A - Wed Aug 19 16:24:52 2009 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments

A. i live in Costa Rica...from Montana...if you email me i will tell you the best place fo advice...even where and whom may have a house for rent...i don't want to post it here...
Answered by rararoo2 - Wed Aug 19 20:26:13 2009

what is the best beach in Costa Rica for beginner to intermediate surfers with accommodations?
Q. I am looking to plan a trip this summer to Costa Rica and wanted to spend it surfing with a few friends and stay at a cheap/safe place. Where is a good area for that, that is also conducive to surfing conditions for beginner to intermediate surfers?
Asked by John - Wed Feb 3 14:33:01 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Dominical has cheap accomodations and great surf lessons. Dominical sometimes has BIG waves but you can go further out and ride smaller waves as you get proficient. Playa Hermosa, just after Jaco is full of surf camps and hotels just devoted to surfers. There's not a lot else to do there especially if you don't have a car. You can get lessons and cheap places to stay in Manuel Antonio but the waves aren't great there. There is more to do in Manuel Antonio but less emphasis on surfing. Jaco has a surfing scene as well and again plenty of cheap accomodations. The emphasis in Jaco is more about drugs and prosititution but there is a good surf scene albeit more crime. If you were my kid, I'd spend the money and send you to either… [cont.]
Answered by pacificlots - Thu Feb 4 09:50:29 2010

what is a good travel guide for costa rica ?
Q. I am going to costa rica in early march and am looking for a good travel guide so I don't miss any attractions.Also some tips on what to take and plan for.
Asked by MARC B - Fri Dec 18 16:46:14 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is only one! "Lonely Planet"
Answered by Sandgroper - Tue Dec 22 07:58:43 2009

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See also:

  • Costa Rica DivingCosta Rica Diving
    costarica-diving.com
    Specialty instructors with a focus on marine biology, boat trips and equipment, based at Flamingo with diving throughout Guanacaste. Photos and description of dive spots, guestrooms.
  • Rich Coast DivingRich Coast Diving
    richcoastdiving.com
    PADI certified courses based at Playas del Coco. Includes detailed rates for dive trips, equipment rental, sailboat excursions. Also offers full vacation packages with choice of lodging and land excursions.
  • Tamarindo Dive CenterTamarindo Dive Center
    tamarindo-diving.8k.com
    Full service diving center with PADI, SSI certification courses and snorkeling tours.
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