Costa Rica is a small country located only ten degrees - North Latitude - From the Equator, in Central America. This geographical position, bestows the country with exuberant biological diversity of botanical and zoological species. Its territory creates a narrow passage that shelters flora and fauna of North and South America.

   Just about the size of West Virginia or Nova Scotia, through its 51,100 km2 of land, Costa Rica harbors 5% of the world's biodiversity and protects 26% of the territory as National Parks and/or Reserves. In this diverse habitats and ecosystems, 13 thousand species of plants can be found as well 163 species of amphibians, 220 of reptiles, 1600 of fresh and salt-water fishes and at least 850 species of birds.

   A delight for the nature history oriented traveler, Costa Rica is also a paradise when looking for Sun, sand and sea. Countless stretches of sun-swathed sand exist on Costa Rica's 762 miles if sinuous coastline spread between the Caribbean and Pacific. The fact that forests that contain a myriad of rare flora and fauna back most of these beaches is why the beaches in Costa Rica are so different and special. Opportunities for surf, beach relaxing & fun, nesting turtles, fishing, diving, aquatic sports and much more can be expected when traveling to the Coasts. The country is also a destination for Incentive travelers, Cruise Ships, Golf, Health tourism, student groups, special interest groups and much more.