A corner of paradise for those who feel ready to leave their life with a cocktail, a nice book and a hammock, as we find this topic interesting, we are adding a blog series that explores for those ready to embark on a new journey. First… Costa Rica!
It is located in Central America, bordering Nicaragua in the north and Panama in the south, with more than 800 miles of coastline of the Caribbean coast and the Pacific coast, and is home to more than 500,000 different species of animals and plants. Many islands are part of Costa Rica, including Cocos Island, Puntarenas, and Calero Island. The five largest and/or most popular cities are:
- San José - Capital of Costa Rica
-Puerto Limon - main city on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica
- Alajuela
- Heredia
- Cinco Esquinas
Home to more than 5 million people,
Radically,
Costa Rica dissolved its armed forces in 1948 and diverted those funds into their healthcare and education systems. The country has a high standard of living and an educated population from a well-developed social benefits system (20% of GDP annually) in providing universal access to education, healthcare, clean water, sanitation and electricity.
Costa Rica’s economy consists of a large agricultural sector, technology sector, and eco-tourism. The Country has a high standard of living, above the average
Agricultural products of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef are the cornerstone of exports with the addition of industrial products such as medical devices and electronic components.
The climate is typically tropical and subtropical; dry season (summer) is December to April and the rainy season (winter) takes place from May to November. Humidity is higher on the Caribbean side than on the Pacific Side.
A second attraction is an ability to enjoying a healthier lifestyle (diet and exercise) with year-round tropical weather as a backdrop, the opportunities for outside activities are plentiful from jungle/mountain hiking, to playing on numerous tropical golf courses, to water activities on miles of beaches located on both coasts (i.e., surfing, rafting, fishing, and scuba diving, etc.).
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