Nestled along the Pacific Ocean is a tiny country, one that claims a mere 0.3% of the world’s total mass.

Size truly doesn’t matter, however, because that same country hosts over 5% of the world’s total bio-diversity.

Costa Rica is shaped by diverse terrains and creatures. Its unique location - posed along the equator, flanked by two seas and lush borders - allows it to flourish. Within it travelers will discover a stunning array of mammals, reptiles, plants and more.

According to the National Institute of Tourism, Costa Rica boasts:

• 130 species of freshwater fish  
• 160 species of amphibians   
• 208 species of mammals   
• 220 species of reptiles   
• 850 species of birds  
• 1,000 species of butterflies  
• 1,200 varieties of orchids  
• 9,000 species of plants  
• 34,000 species of insects

This incredible collection is ever-growing, with new species found in the Los Suenos, Jaco and Manuel Antonio regions annually. Discover natural wonders along the coast. Visit the Central Pacific today!

Travelers wishing to explore Costa Rica’s white sand shores may find themselves concerned about more than charter ships or coral reefs. Instead they may fret over money, worried that their dollars and euros will not be accepted in the Central Pacific.

These worries are unfounded.

Due to Costa Rica’s recent tourism boom, North American and European currencies are now commonly recognized. Local vendors throughout the Los Suenos and Jaco areas will freely exchange their own colónes (aluminum coated coins) for international bills. Many towns even post prices in U.S. dollars to adapt to the population shifts each season.

This proves essential for travelers, allowing them to frequent the shops, restaurants and adventure services they want without fearing money ratios.

Discover the Central Pacific without leaving your pocket-book behind. 

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Tucked between the Pacific and Caribbean seas is Costa Rica.

This country - with its freshwater canals, coral coastlines and dense forests - boasts a unique geographic profile.

To its north is Nicaragua and the border is shaped by lush mountains and volcanic soil. To its south is Panama, with white sand beaches and rocky trails. And scattered in between are tiny isles and inlets, carved into the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines and offering unspoiled beauty.

This Central American country, comprised of only 50,660 square miles, is easy to miss on a map. Its striking landscapes, however, make it impossible to deny.

Discover all that Costa Rica has to offer. Venture to Los Suenos, Jaco and beyond to seek out coastal adventures.