Costa Rica Culture & Vacations

Costa Rica is formally termed as "Republic of Costa Rica" is located in Central America . It is bounded by Nicaragua on the northern side, Panama to the East and southern side with Pacific Ocean to its West side and Caribbean Sea to its East side. As the name implies, Costa Rica also means "Rich Coast", with long stretches of alluring and bright beaches. It is also known as "Switzerland of the Americans" because of its landscape beauty, flora and fauna, and biodiversity. Costa Rica is blessed with alluring beauty and pleasant climate. This is the major reason that the industry of tour&tourism has developed greatly in past some years. People from all over the world come to relax and feel the pleasant climate of this alluring country. It is a great vacation destination for all the nature lovers across the world. It is truly considered as heaven on earth. Its far beyond words to explain the true attractiveness of this incredible country-Costa Rica.

Costa rica has proved to be a comfortable home for thousands of species of plants and animals. It comprises 5% of the world's complete bio-diversity. Here you will get to see highly protected regions and many national parks as a depiction of love and respect towards animals and birds. Corcovado National Park is one of the popular national parks in Costa Rica. The 4 Costarican monkeys are all found here. Tortuguero National Park- Tortuguero means full of Turtles, gives protection to howler, spider and white throated Capuchin monkeys, hundreds of species of birds as well as enormous range of reptiles. It also provides nesting for endangered green turtle along with leatherback, loggerhead, and hawksbill. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is home to greater than 2000 plant species with a lot of orchids. You will be surprised to see the huge collection of different animals here. Hence, it is indeed great seeing these places to surprise yourself with huge biodiversity found here.

Just like the developed European countries, the culture in Costa Rica resembles it. Christianity is the core and foremost religion here, but Roman Catholicism is the formal state religion. But here you have the right to freedom of religion. Therefore, you may find the Christian culture existing in this God-blessed country-Costa Rica. Spanish is the main language here and about 97% of the total population considers Spanish as their mother tongue. Currently, Latin American culture is present here but the Pre-Columbian culture is mostly absent. The highly respected Christian religion as well as the widely spoken Spanish language form the two main pillars of Costa Rican culture. But, lot of efforts are taken by the department of youth, culture and sports to promote the cultural life in Costa Rica. National Symphony Orchestra and Youth Symphony of Costa Rica helps in promotion of youth and culture here. Guitar is the most popular musical tool and is specifically used in folk dances of Costa Rica. Reggae and Reggaton are popular dance forms here along with salsa, cumbia, soca, meringue, bachata, and Costa Rican swing. Therefore, Costa Rica is truly a lively country where people truly enjoy their lives to the fullest.