Enjoy the amazing & beautiful diversity of Costa Rica!
Costa Rica is world renown for its biological diversity. Roughly 5 to 6% of all known plant and animal species live in Costa Rica which only covers 0.3% of the world’s area. Costa Rica protects this beauty and diversity in 20 national parks, 8 wildlife refuges, 1 national archaeological monument, 26 protected forest areas, 9 forest reserves, 7 wildlife sanctuaries, and a national forest. These protected areas cover 21% of the entire country, more than any other country on the planet!
This astonishing jewel in Central America boasts an incredible selection of flora and fauna with more than 9000 different kinds of flowering plants including 1200 types of orchids! Approximately 860 different kinds of birds, 205 species of mammals, 376 species of amphibians, and 10% of all butterflies found on earth live here.
The vast amount of protected areas make Costa Rica an ideal place to encounter many eco-tourism adventures. To get away from the fast pace of life, slow down and rediscover yourself, and to connect with nature, find your way to Costa Rica. Go on a hike and watch the birds, or maybe raft down a river, camp on the beach and surf awhile or just enjoy the view. Hang out with monkeys in the jungle, and let your spirit run free exploring mountain forests and incredible active volcanoes.
Costa Rica is a vital link in the protection of the worlds amazing diversity of flora and fauna. Costa Rica’s proactive commitment to preservation of the environment has spawned a burgeoning eco-tourism industry that in-turn strengthens the governments commitment. Many visitors return home sad to leave such a beautiful and inspiring place. The feeling you get when you see the brilliant shades of green of the mountain sides and experience Costa Rica’s incredible natural world cannot be described in this article. As they say in Costa Rica ‘Pura Vida’ (Pure Life).
