Another fact about Costa Rica is that more than 25% of the land’s territory was turned into National Parks, Reserves and Protected Areas in order to preserve the country’s natural beauty. Despite its rather small size in comparison with many other Latin and Central American countries, Costa Rica is home to an incredibly rich plethora of natural biodiversity. More than 5% of the world’s fauna and flora are found here and many researchers consider Costa Rica a ‘Paradise on Earth’. 'Pura Vida' is the country’s motto. It means much more than just ‘pure life’ as it is in fact a life style in itself that most Costa Ricans embrace: a life style of tranquillity, of happiness found in simple things and of satisfaction with the bare necessities. Whether you are surfing or sunbathing on a beach, hiking in solitude or dancing in the cities, Costa Rica will be a unique and unforgettable experience.

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Most travellers arrive in San José and leave to the main attractions from the capital city, which is indeed very well connected to the rest of the country. The capital city is very international due to the mild climate and great weather all year long which attract tourists and locals at any time. Most of the buildings in San José are rather recent, especially when compared to other Central American cities, which gives a nice and modern vibe to this city. Despite the city-life vibe that may be breath in San José, the province’s territory is vastly occupied by natural parks, volcanoes and reserves and it makes it an area very interesting for both adventure seekers and nature lovers.

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