Costa Rica is a tropical country situated between two oceans and a complex geography that originates varied climatic conditions and lead to life zones ranging from tropical dry forest to the desert. Generally, temperatures range between 14 and 22 degrees Celsius. While the country has no defined seasons and climate of each region remains relatively stable throughout the year, there are slight changes as time of "Summer" (dry season) or "winter" (rainy season). Season "summer" is usually from December to April and "winter" from May to November.
The Pacific coastline, stretching over 1,200 kilometers of coastline presents a variety of landscapes, islands, bays, points, mangroves, bays and peninsulas that stretch from border to border, from Bahía Salinas to Punta Burica and which are causing a lot of wide beaches ideal for the leisure visitor. The main peninsulas found in the Pacific are Santa Elena, Nicoya and Osa. North of the coast Bahía Salinas found (where there is a small archipelago called Bat suitable for diving), the Santa Elena Peninsula and Culebra Bay (venue of the tourism project "Gulf of Papagayo.") Moreover, the Gulf of Nicoya offers great attractions for tourists. In moving waters ferries "Salinero" and "Tempisque" arriving at the beaches of the south of the Nicoya Peninsula. Moreover, in their waters are islands, bays, headlands and islands. The largest and extension are the islands of Chira and San Lucas. Other islands of great natural beauty are: Deer, Vine, Horses, Negritos and Cedros. The main Pacific port of Puerto Caldera, near Puntarenas City (capital of the province of the same name) has become a modern port for cruise ship berthing and cargo ships. Cocos Island is 500 km from the coast. It is famous for its legend of hidden treasures, but their main asset is its flora and fauna and land of great beauty and abundance. Both must be guarded and protected by those who visit the island. Southwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica lies the Gulf of Osa, also called the Golfo Dulce. It is located here the town of Golfito, which currently stands as shopping complex. In the southwestern part of the Osa Peninsula lies the Osa Conservation Area, which is the area greater diversity and richness of flora and fauna.
The mountain of Costa Rica is an independent group of all Central American mountains. For the biodiversity of their forests, represents an attractive potential for ecotourism looking bird watching in their natural environment and direct contact with other species, both flora and fauna. The Costa Rican mountain system is divided into two distinct units, separated in the center of the country by the Central Valley (where are located the cities of San José, Alajuela and Heredia) and Valle del Guarco, located in the province of Cartago. In this mountain can identify different mountains and a mountain range. The Sierra de Guanacaste which highlights Orosi volcanoes, Miravalles, Tenorio, Arenal, which offers a breathtaking spectacle with eruptions at night, and the old corner, which shows fumarolic activity and its bubbling mud skirts permanently. In addition, you can get to Lake Arenal, with an approximate area ("surface water") of 85 square kilometers, which represents the ideal place for practicing water sports including windsurfing ', water skiing, fishing and boat race . The Sierra Volcanic Tilarán Abangares includes hills, Avocado and Cedral. In the Central Volcanic Chain are the Poas, Barva and Irazu, which are easily accessible and represent a valuable heritage, ecological and natural. In the Cordillera de Talamanca Chirripó highlights the country's highest peak with 3,821 meters, for its characteristics of topography, soil and climate, has a heath-like vegetation.
GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION
The highest regions are in the Midwest and the lows, which are more extensive and flat, the Caribbean basin and northward. On the Pacific side slope is more abrupt and causes large numbers of bays, headlands, cliffs and coves.
The highest regions are in the Midwest and the lows, which are more extensive and flat, the Caribbean basin and northward. On the Pacific side slope is more abrupt and causes large numbers of bays, headlands, cliffs and coves.
Caribbean Coast
The Caribbean coast of 212 kilometers long, extending from northeast to southwest and with it there are two sections: Rio San Juan-Lime (which is the limit with Nicaragua to the city of Limon) Lemon-Sixaola River (city of Limon to the border with Panama). The first section is a long coastline that separates the sea from a series of freshwater ponds that are fed by multiple rivers. In this area are the Channels of Tortuguero, a natural system of navigable canals and lagoons more than 110 miles long that are home to seven species of turtles. In the center is located on the east coast Limón, one of the main ports. Faced with this city, the cradle of Afro-Caribbean, stands the only island of the coast: Uvita, visited by Christopher Columbus on his fourth and last voyage to the New World, who assigned the name of Cariari. To the southeast, in the second section of the coast, there is a vast beach, interrupted by the Cahuita coral promontory.
The Caribbean coast of 212 kilometers long, extending from northeast to southwest and with it there are two sections: Rio San Juan-Lime (which is the limit with Nicaragua to the city of Limon) Lemon-Sixaola River (city of Limon to the border with Panama). The first section is a long coastline that separates the sea from a series of freshwater ponds that are fed by multiple rivers. In this area are the Channels of Tortuguero, a natural system of navigable canals and lagoons more than 110 miles long that are home to seven species of turtles. In the center is located on the east coast Limón, one of the main ports. Faced with this city, the cradle of Afro-Caribbean, stands the only island of the coast: Uvita, visited by Christopher Columbus on his fourth and last voyage to the New World, who assigned the name of Cariari. To the southeast, in the second section of the coast, there is a vast beach, interrupted by the Cahuita coral promontory.
Pacific Coast
The Pacific coastline, stretching over 1,200 kilometers of coastline presents a variety of landscapes, islands, bays, points, mangroves, bays and peninsulas that stretch from border to border, from Bahía Salinas to Punta Burica and which are causing a lot of wide beaches ideal for the leisure visitor. The main peninsulas found in the Pacific are Santa Elena, Nicoya and Osa. North of the coast Bahía Salinas found (where there is a small archipelago called Bat suitable for diving), the Santa Elena Peninsula and Culebra Bay (venue of the tourism project "Gulf of Papagayo.") Moreover, the Gulf of Nicoya offers great attractions for tourists. In moving waters ferries "Salinero" and "Tempisque" arriving at the beaches of the south of the Nicoya Peninsula. Moreover, in their waters are islands, bays, headlands and islands. The largest and extension are the islands of Chira and San Lucas. Other islands of great natural beauty are: Deer, Vine, Horses, Negritos and Cedros. The main Pacific port of Puerto Caldera, near Puntarenas City (capital of the province of the same name) has become a modern port for cruise ship berthing and cargo ships. Cocos Island is 500 km from the coast. It is famous for its legend of hidden treasures, but their main asset is its flora and fauna and land of great beauty and abundance. Both must be guarded and protected by those who visit the island. Southwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica lies the Gulf of Osa, also called the Golfo Dulce. It is located here the town of Golfito, which currently stands as shopping complex. In the southwestern part of the Osa Peninsula lies the Osa Conservation Area, which is the area greater diversity and richness of flora and fauna. mountain system
The mountain of Costa Rica is an independent group of all Central American mountains. For the biodiversity of their forests, represents an attractive potential for ecotourism looking bird watching in their natural environment and direct contact with other species, both flora and fauna. The Costa Rican mountain system is divided into two distinct units, separated in the center of the country by the Central Valley (where are located the cities of San José, Alajuela and Heredia) and Valle del Guarco, located in the province of Cartago. In this mountain can identify different mountains and a mountain range. The Sierra de Guanacaste which highlights Orosi volcanoes, Miravalles, Tenorio, Arenal, which offers a breathtaking spectacle with eruptions at night, and the old corner, which shows fumarolic activity and its bubbling mud skirts permanently. In addition, you can get to Lake Arenal, with an approximate area ("surface water") of 85 square kilometers, which represents the ideal place for practicing water sports including windsurfing ', water skiing, fishing and boat race . The Sierra Volcanic Tilarán Abangares includes hills, Avocado and Cedral. In the Central Volcanic Chain are the Poas, Barva and Irazu, which are easily accessible and represent a valuable heritage, ecological and natural. In the Cordillera de Talamanca Chirripó highlights the country's highest peak with 3,821 meters, for its characteristics of topography, soil and climate, has a heath-like vegetation. River System
Rivers are of great interest for tourists, not only for its beauty but by the choices of adventure, sports and recreation they provide. On the Caribbean side rivers are Reventazón Parismina, with an area of \u200b\u200b145 km, and the Pacuare, 108 km. Both have ideal characteristics for sport fishing and surf the rapids. In the North are subvertiente Colorado rivers, 96 km long, and the Sarapiqui, typical for walking and sports activities. In the Pacific slope is located, including the Tempisque, over 136 km, mainly in its mouth, are found nesting sites for a variety of both migratory and resident birds. Without olvidadr Corobici River, where conditions are ideal for rafting.
Rivers are of great interest for tourists, not only for its beauty but by the choices of adventure, sports and recreation they provide. On the Caribbean side rivers are Reventazón Parismina, with an area of \u200b\u200b145 km, and the Pacuare, 108 km. Both have ideal characteristics for sport fishing and surf the rapids. In the North are subvertiente Colorado rivers, 96 km long, and the Sarapiqui, typical for walking and sports activities. In the Pacific slope is located, including the Tempisque, over 136 km, mainly in its mouth, are found nesting sites for a variety of both migratory and resident birds. Without olvidadr Corobici River, where conditions are ideal for rafting.
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