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Costa Rica is situated in Central America, with borders to Nicaragua in the north and Panama in the
south.
The “Rich Coast”, the meaning of the country´s name, keeps what its name promisses. Framed by the Pacific ocean in the west and the Caribean Sea in the east Costa Rica offers you many beautiful beaches. 
In the heart of the country you will find
fascinating vulcanos and forests such as moist rain forest, tropical dry semidecidous forest or mountain cloud forest. Their diversity on flora and fauna is just incredible and a
paradise for ornithologists and other nature loving people.
Also in other aspects Costa Rica is a remarkable country. Since the late 19th century the long democratic tradition of
Costa Rica has only be interupted by two short periods of violence. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has achieved a relatively high standard of living. Tourism is a rapidly expanding industry.
For further information on Costa Rica in general please revert to the cia factbook at www. odci.gov or visit the official
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Currency:
1 Colon = 100 centavos
Language: Spanish, on the East Coast around Puerto Limón also English is spoken
official Name: República de Costa Rica
the residents call themselves “Ticos”
Capital: San José
Climate: tropical and subtropical. Dry season from December to April, rainy season from May
to November.
During the rainy season it soes not always rain, especially in July it tends to rain less and the day starts with little clouds in the sky.
The average temperatatures vary little over the months,
they are more dependant on the altitudes. In the lowlands such as Golfito the average temperature is around 27°C, in warmer altitudes at about 1000 m above sea level average temperatures are about 21°C while in
higher altitudes above 3000m they are belov 10°C.
Holidays:
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1. January
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New Years day
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19. March
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San José Holiday
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11. April
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Juan Santamaría
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March /April
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Eastern
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1. May
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Labour Day
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June
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Corpus Cristi
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29. June
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Peter and Paul
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25. July
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Guanancaste
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2. August
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Virgin of Los Angeles
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15. August
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The Assumption and Mother´s Day
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15. September
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Independence Day
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12. October
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Columbus Day (Carneval in Limón)
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24. Dezember
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Christmas Eve
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25. Dezember
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Christmas Day
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On some holidays such as Easter it is not possible to by alcoholic drinks. |
