The geographic location of our country allows the existence of a biological bridge of botanical and zoological species. Our territory surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean creates a passage that as much lodges flora and fauna of North America as of South America, in addition to great amount of endemic species.
The respect of the Costa Ricans towards nature has made that more than 25% of the territory mainly protected under some category of handling such as National Parks, Biological Reservoirs and National Refuges of Wild Life. Its climate is one of great attractiveness: throughout the year offers a pleasant temperature which keeps its inhabitants motivated, a pacific life allows the tourist to explore and to venture with total tranquility.
Costa Rica is also one of the oldest Democracies of America enjoying today such political stability that earned the country the Name " The Switzerland of the Americas "Peace and perpetual neutrality are based on courageous convictions, to the extent that the country has no army, that being prohibited by its constitution.
The army was abolished in 1948 and the money the country saves by not spending in military issues is invested in improving the Costa Ricans’ standard of living, which has fostered a culture of social peace the makes it pleasant place to visit.
The Ticos, as Costa Ricans are commonly known are famous for their hospitality, and are quite happy to live up to their reputation. They are well educated and hard working people, who are quick with a handshake and a smile.
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