Costa Rica

Vacation in Costa Rica

Costa Rica - one of the smallest countries in Central America. It's located in the narrowest place of the isthmus that connects both America and separates the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Columbus, who opened Costa Rick called it "Rich Coast".

Because the entire country from north to south mountain drag, mostly of volcanic origin. There are active volcanoes, the most famous of whom is a young volcano Arenal, which irradiates around during the eruption. Two rivers of Costa Ryiky which are east of the capital San Jose, perfect for rafting.
In Costa Rica subekvatorialnyy climate. Features terrain create a variety of climatic conditions. On the shores of oceans moisture, air temperature is always 23-25 ​​° C. There are only 2 seasons: dry and wet. From December to April showers do not happen at all, and from May to November, violent but brief downpours followed by daily afternoon.

San Jose

In the heart of the country is the capital of San Jose, in a population of almost half the population. Town with houses, met in a variety of architectural styles. Almost all modern high-rise buildings are far from the center.The bulk of the population - descendants of Spanish immigrants, Negroes and mulattos is, Indians and Metis. Despite the small size of the country, it is convenient to travel by plane, because many areas difficult to reach. The only railway was destroyed by a landslip. The most common transport - bus. Bus services to entangle the entire country. Tallest buildings - towers ICE and INS, hotel «Aurola» and a national bank. From anywhere in town you can see mountain slopes covered with coffee plantations.