About Costa Rica

Costa Rican Facts


Some quick Costa Rica facts:

• It is about the size of West Virginia...280km wide at its broadest point.
• One of the oldest democracies in the Americas.
• A literacy rate of well over 90%.
• No army ...more teachers than policemen.
• An American expatriate community of over 30,000 live in Costa Rica.
• Over 25% of the country are protected natural reserves and National Parks...over 850 species of birds...nearly one thousand different butterflies.
• Great coffee...friendly Tico people.
• Good Reading Resource books and travel guides on Costa Rica are plentiful. The Costa Rica Handbook by Christopher Baker (Moon Publications) is one of the best. Pick up a copy and start getting ready for your Costa Rica vacation with Costa Rica Motorcycle Tours.