Interesting Facts About Costa Rica
by Cincinnati on 25/04/07 at 9:02 am
Check here for some interesting facts about Costa Rica before you travel.
Costa Rica is one of the most popular adventure destinations in North America. From its natural beauty to its ancient artifacts, the lands and people of Costa Rica are as unique as its history. Read on to learn some fun facts about one of North America’s most valued nations:
- Though Costa Rica has its own currency (the Colon), most stores list prices in terms of U.S. dollars since there are so many U.S. tourists and access to U.S. dollars is easy. However, in order to exchange money, travelers must visit an official exchange, as illegal exchange of currency is forbidden. Head’s up: most banks close at 3p.m.
- Costa Rican travelers: be wary; Costa Rica is a stopping point along the well-known drug route through Central America. Though drugs and drug trafficking are illegal and punished quite severely, many tourists do get caught up in drug-money schemes, so tourists are warned upon arrival to guard their personal safety.
- There are about 52 species of hummingbirds in Costa Rica, making Costa Rica a true North American hummingbird capitol. The Costa Rican hummingbirds are most often found in the rain forest, as they pollinate flowers in the area where bees cannot travel.
- Monkeys are one of the most common mammals in Costa Rica – next to bats. There are about four common species of monkeys in Costa Rica, including the Howler money, Spider money, white-faced capuchin, and the squirrel monkey. Most monkeys live in groups of 10 to 40 with other animals.
- There are four kinds of toucans in Costa Rica, including the keel-billed toucan, chestnut-mandibled toucan, collared aracari, and the fiery-billed aracari. Toucans are found almost entirely in or around the rain forest. There are also over 332 species of parrots, but only about five live in Costa Rica, including the scarlet macaw, great green macaw, red-lored parrot, white-crowned parrot and the barred parakeet.
- Bug-phobists look out! There are about 750,000 species of insects that live in Costa Rica, including about 20,000 different types of spiders!
- Guaro is the local alcoholic liquor of choice. The beverage is inexpensive and is made from sugar cane. Costa Rica also produces a fine coffee liquor – straight from the coffee bean.
- Though Costa Rica is the second smallest Latin American country (it’s only about 30,100 square miles), it’s one of the most culturally and geographically exciting. The country borders the Caribbean and Pacific waters and has a broad mix of low lands and hilly volcanoes. As such hikers and water-lovers will be equally as impressed.
- Vaccinations are not mandatory. However, there are Red Cross stations in just about every town throughout the country, making vaccinations readily available. Many hikers get vaccinated before traveling to the country, as Typhoid and Hydrophobia are common.
Costa Rica is one of the most valued environmental destinations in North America. Whether you’re taking off for a backpacking trip, historic inquiry, or kayaking journey, Costa Rica is sure to provide an environment that cannot be replicated. Be sure to take your hiking boots and swimsuit – you never know when you’ll hike to the top of a cliff only to jump into a crystal clear pool below!
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kiasia
Nov 18th, 2007
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dev
Feb 5th, 2008
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Mar 31st, 2008
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big phat schfingter
Apr 4th, 2008
ya these are very ood tips.I’m heading to Coasta Rica my self and i’ll be looking out for these.
Bobby
Apr 22nd, 2008
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bjamaw
Apr 24th, 2008
what are the dangers of traveling to costa rica?
Bill
May 10th, 2008
I really enjoyed learing about Costa Rica! It filled my mind with great thoughts! This is making me want to go there and see all the wonderful creatures!
natalie
May 18th, 2008
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Sep 9th, 2008
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molly
Oct 8th, 2008
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tyrah
Oct 23rd, 2008
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Oct 26th, 2008
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Nov 11th, 2008
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Nov 18th, 2008
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Nov 18th, 2008
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Nov 24th, 2008
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Nov 24th, 2008
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Dec 3rd, 2008
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none of ur business
Dec 12th, 2008
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Dec 12th, 2008
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Confused 8th grade student
Jan 10th, 2009
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Jan 27th, 2009
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Feb 2nd, 2009
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Feb 4th, 2009
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Feb 16th, 2009
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Feb 27th, 2009
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Mar 17th, 2009
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Apr 2nd, 2009
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Apr 13th, 2009
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Apr 19th, 2009
i like this page because it is helpful to me because i got a 84 on my social studies report
amanda
Apr 21st, 2009
these weren’t the type of interesting facts i was looking for.
Lady IN Red
Apr 21st, 2009
update your flippin facts to something a little more useful i can actually use on a friggin project!!!!!!!!!!!!!
black suit
May 5th, 2009
some of these facts are al most not true for known it has a big latin population!!!!!Oh yeah how can you use these facts they dont tell you anything thats use dul
Hottie Babe
May 6th, 2009
yea im so hot so i dont need this information it doesnt help me with my project it is lame no offense mi amor but i dont think these are ANY good thanks ALOT guess i will have to go to a different website
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May 7th, 2009
This helped me alot i have a country report due tomorrow and i was doing it last minite this is very helpful
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May 12th, 2009
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May 13th, 2009
These facts were useless to me!!!!! Now what am i going to do for my Costa Rica project?!Its due tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carol in Costa Rica
May 16th, 2009
I have lived in this country for over 20 years and i can personally vouch that half the information on this page is BS. I would stick to wikipedia for correct information on CR.
idaho
May 19th, 2009
these are deffinately not usful facts..
my spanish project is due tomorrow. ahhh!!
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shucks
May 24th, 2009
u r a great researcher 4 mi countri report
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May 28th, 2009
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Jun 5th, 2009
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Fred Wilkonson
Sep 3rd, 2009
This sight reminds me of a sleezy peter puffer……
alyssa
Sep 12th, 2009
its kinda stupid the things that people will put in these comment boxes. I think that the info from this site was helpful for my project and i really am glad it was here
betty
Sep 18th, 2009
WOW!!!!! this web site SUCKS but
i dont care as long
as i pass my oral report
which is due……today ahhhh!!!!!
ans that one guy was was right
they did mispell
monkey TWICE!!!!
beth
Sep 22nd, 2009
I am a True Tica from costa rica
jacobob himershmitter bitch
Sep 28th, 2009
this site wasn’t great but was good for a couple things
and u guys and girls need to learn how to spell.
jacobo himershmitterbitch
Sep 28th, 2009
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and u guys and girls need to learn how to spell.
Brooke
Oct 4th, 2009
thanks, this website helped me pass my spanish project!(:
Katie
Oct 12th, 2009
ahh no FUn facts boring /….
sdfefrer
Oct 20th, 2009
this helps alot. im doing a reshearch project on costa rica they like it
emma
Oct 25th, 2009
this helped alot towards my costa rica project
Michael
Oct 26th, 2009
this is really helpful for my spanish class
Miki
Nov 2nd, 2009
I’m doing a report on Costa Rica, and this info helped a ton. Especailly for the interesting facts part.
CRAZY BITCH
Nov 7th, 2009
THIS FUCKING SUCKS. I GOT VERY LITTLE INFO!!!!
The OEM
Nov 22nd, 2009
Thanks, this website is awesome, It helped me learn a whole lot of facts about Costa Rica
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