Costa Rica Facts
Visitors to Costa Rica like to have some Costa Rica facts so they will have some information about the country before they arrive. The climate from December to the middle of April is the best time of year, because the other months tend to have wetter weather with periods of rain almost every day. The country is only small, but its beauty is unsurpassed giving it the name of jewel of the Caribbean. It is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica facts include Christopher Columbuss stay there for 17 days in 1502. It was he who gave the country its name, meaning rich coast, because he was so impressed with the gold decorations that the natives wore. The Spanish colonized Costa Rica and it remained a Spanish colony until it won its independence in 1821. There are about 4 million people living in this country and almost 80% of them are Catholic. There is also a small Jewish community in the country. Costa Rica facts include information about the weather. This area is prone to hurricanes and volcanic eruptions due to two active volcanoes near the capital, San Jose. The economy depends mainly on tourism and the monetary system used is the colon. U.S. dollars are accepted and Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted credit cards. When you eat at a restaurant in Costa Rica, you dont need to leave a tip because there is a 10% tip included in the bill. The usual tip for bellboys is .50 and between one and five dollars a day for tour guides. | ||
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