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Russell Sanford

@russelljsanford

Travel information, including transportation links, accommodations and attractions in the Costa Rica, a popular Central American destination for surfing and ecotourism.

Costa Rica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica (Spanish: RepÃºblica de Costa Rica), is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around 4.5 million, of whom nearly a quarter live in the metropolitan area of the capital and largest city, San JosÃ©.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Rica
About Costa Rica, The Costa Rica Travel Guide

About Costa Rica. A travel guide with country maps, airport info, nature attractions, where to travel, things to do, lodging and transportation guides
http://www.anywherecostarica.com/travel-guide
Costa Rica - Fodor's Travel Guides

Get information on Costa Rica hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Read the Fodor's reviews, or post your own.
http://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/costa-rica
COSTA RICA TRAVEL GUIDE - NOMADIC MATT

Costa Rica is one of my favorite countries in the world. I love the never-ending activities, gorgeous beaches, plethora of wildlife, food, and people.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/costa-rica-travel-tips/
Costa Rica - Lonely Planet

All trails seem to lead to waterfalls, misty crater lakes or jungle-fringed, deserted beaches.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/costa-rica
Costa Rica Travel Guide - TravelandLeisure

Named the rich coast by Spanish conquistadors who first made landfall here in 1502, Costa Rica is one of the planet's most naturally splendid and biologically diverse regions. Though largely undeveloped until the mid-20th century (due to its lack of traditional riches-gold, silver, spices), the country is today drawing new generations of explorers with more lasting treasures: smoldering volcanoes, misty cloud forests, rare wildlife and bird species, and a surfeit of beaches that are the gateway to world-class surfing, diving, and sportfishing.
http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/costa-rica
Costa Rican Foods? - TripAdvisor

Answer 1 of 31: We are traveling to Puerto Viejo in the fall, and as picky eaters we are worried about the food options there. We are Americans, if that helps.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g291982-i813-k6335397-Costa_Rican_foods-Costa_Rica.html
What to Eat in Costa Rica - Eating in Costa Rica

What to Eat in Costa Rica: Everyone knows the Costa Rican casado and gallo pinto, but here’s a look into the less talked about Costa Rica food.
http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/costaricaguide/a/what-to-eat-in-costa-rica.htm
Top things to do in Costa Rica - Lonely Planet

The best sights, tours and activities in Costa Rica.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/costa-rica/things-to-do/top-things-to-do-in-costa-rica
Car Rental Services - Budget Car Rental Costa Rica

Rent a car in Costa Rica with Budget Car Rental. Call-us at +506 2436-2000, it is easy, safe and economic way for rent a car vacation, including sedans, trucks, SUV's and more for your Vacation.Ask for our special deals !, and rent a car in San JosÃ©, Liberia, JacÃ³, Tamarindo or Quepos.
http://www.budget.co.cr
Costa Rica Car Rental: Cheap Deals with Sixt Rent a Car

Cheap car rentals Costa Rica. Get an affordable Costa Rica rent a car with Sixt.
https://www.sixt.com/car-rental/costa-rica
Activities and Things to Do - Costa Rica

Comprehensive guide to all of Costa Rica's most popular activities for travelers of all ages.
http://costarica.com/activities/

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Republic of Costa Rica República de Costa Rica (Spanish)
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: "Himno Nacional de Costa Rica" (Spanish) "National Anthem of Costa Rica"

Capital and largest city	San José 9°56′N 84°5′W / 9.933°N 84.083°W / 9.933; -84.083
Official languages	Spanish
Recognized regional languages	Mekatelyu Bribri Patois
Ethnic groups (2021 ^[1])	83.6% White or Mestizo 6.7% Mulatto (mixed Black and White) 2.4% Indigenous 1.1% Black 6.2% others^[2]
Religion (2021) ^[3]	72.6% Christianity 47.5% Catholicism (official)^[4] 22.5% Protestantism 2.6% other Christian 27.0% no religion 0.4% others
Demonym(s)	Costa Rican Tico(a)
Government	Unitary presidential republic

• President	Rodrigo Chaves
• 1st Vice-President	Stephan Brunner
• 2nd Vice-President	Mary Munive

Legislature	Legislative Assembly
Independence from

• from Spain	15 September 1821
• from First Mexican Empire	1 July 1823
• from the Federal Republic of Central America	14 November 1838
• Current constitution	7 November 1949^[1]
• Recognized by Spain	10 May 1850

Area
• Total	51,179.92 km² (19,760.68 sq mi) (126th)
• Water (%)	1.05 (as of 2015)^[5]
Population
• 2022 census	5,044,197^[6]
• Density	220/sq mi (84.9/km²) (107th)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$169.034 billion^[7] (90th)
• Per capita	$31,462^[7] (66th)
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$102.591 billion^[7] (85th)
• Per capita	$19,095^[7] (64th)
Gini (2022)	47.2^[8] high inequality
HDI (2023)	0.833^[9] very high (62nd)
Currency	Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Time zone	UTC−6 (CST)
Calling code	+506
ISO 3166 code	CR
Internet TLD	.cr .co.cr

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Costa Rica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica (Spanish: RepÃºblica de Costa Rica), is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around 4.5 million, of whom nearly a quarter live in the metropolitan area of the capital and largest city, San JosÃ©.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Rica
About Costa Rica, The Costa Rica Travel Guide

About Costa Rica. A travel guide with country maps, airport info, nature attractions, where to travel, things to do, lodging and transportation guides
http://www.anywherecostarica.com/travel-guide
Costa Rica - Fodor's Travel Guides

Get information on Costa Rica hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Read the Fodor's reviews, or post your own.
http://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/costa-rica
COSTA RICA TRAVEL GUIDE - NOMADIC MATT

Costa Rica is one of my favorite countries in the world. I love the never-ending activities, gorgeous beaches, plethora of wildlife, food, and people.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/costa-rica-travel-tips/
Costa Rica - Lonely Planet

All trails seem to lead to waterfalls, misty crater lakes or jungle-fringed, deserted beaches.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/costa-rica
Costa Rica Travel Guide - TravelandLeisure

Named the rich coast by Spanish conquistadors who first made landfall here in 1502, Costa Rica is one of the planet's most naturally splendid and biologically diverse regions. Though largely undeveloped until the mid-20th century (due to its lack of traditional riches-gold, silver, spices), the country is today drawing new generations of explorers with more lasting treasures: smoldering volcanoes, misty cloud forests, rare wildlife and bird species, and a surfeit of beaches that are the gateway to world-class surfing, diving, and sportfishing.
http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/costa-rica
Costa Rican Foods? - TripAdvisor

Answer 1 of 31: We are traveling to Puerto Viejo in the fall, and as picky eaters we are worried about the food options there. We are Americans, if that helps.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g291982-i813-k6335397-Costa_Rican_foods-Costa_Rica.html
What to Eat in Costa Rica - Eating in Costa Rica

What to Eat in Costa Rica: Everyone knows the Costa Rican casado and gallo pinto, but here’s a look into the less talked about Costa Rica food.
http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/costaricaguide/a/what-to-eat-in-costa-rica.htm
Top things to do in Costa Rica - Lonely Planet

The best sights, tours and activities in Costa Rica.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/costa-rica/things-to-do/top-things-to-do-in-costa-rica
Car Rental Services - Budget Car Rental Costa Rica

Rent a car in Costa Rica with Budget Car Rental. Call-us at +506 2436-2000, it is easy, safe and economic way for rent a car vacation, including sedans, trucks, SUV's and more for your Vacation.Ask for our special deals !, and rent a car in San JosÃ©, Liberia, JacÃ³, Tamarindo or Quepos.
http://www.budget.co.cr
Costa Rica Car Rental: Cheap Deals with Sixt Rent a Car

Cheap car rentals Costa Rica. Get an affordable Costa Rica rent a car with Sixt.
https://www.sixt.com/car-rental/costa-rica
Activities and Things to Do - Costa Rica

Comprehensive guide to all of Costa Rica's most popular activities for travelers of all ages.
http://costarica.com/activities/

Republic of Costa Rica República de Costa Rica (Spanish)
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: "Himno Nacional de Costa Rica" (Spanish) "National Anthem of Costa Rica"

Capital and largest city	San José 9°56′N 84°5′W / 9.933°N 84.083°W / 9.933; -84.083
Official languages	Spanish
Recognized regional languages	Mekatelyu Bribri Patois
Ethnic groups (2021 ^[1])	83.6% White or Mestizo 6.7% Mulatto (mixed Black and White) 2.4% Indigenous 1.1% Black 6.2% others^[2]
Religion (2021) ^[3]	72.6% Christianity 47.5% Catholicism (official)^[4] 22.5% Protestantism 2.6% other Christian 27.0% no religion 0.4% others
Demonym(s)	Costa Rican Tico(a)
Government	Unitary presidential republic

• President	Rodrigo Chaves
• 1st Vice-President	Stephan Brunner
• 2nd Vice-President	Mary Munive

Legislature	Legislative Assembly
Independence from

• from Spain	15 September 1821
• from First Mexican Empire	1 July 1823
• from the Federal Republic of Central America	14 November 1838
• Current constitution	7 November 1949^[1]
• Recognized by Spain	10 May 1850

Area
• Total	51,179.92 km² (19,760.68 sq mi) (126th)
• Water (%)	1.05 (as of 2015)^[5]
Population
• 2022 census	5,044,197^[6]
• Density	220/sq mi (84.9/km²) (107th)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$169.034 billion^[7] (90th)
• Per capita	$31,462^[7] (66th)
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$102.591 billion^[7] (85th)
• Per capita	$19,095^[7] (64th)
Gini (2022)	47.2^[8] high inequality
HDI (2023)	0.833^[9] very high (62nd)
Currency	Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Time zone	UTC−6 (CST)
Calling code	+506
ISO 3166 code	CR
Internet TLD	.cr .co.cr

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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