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About Costa Rica "Switzerland of Central America" is what you often hear when people start to talk about Costa Rica. It is a small country, about the size of West Virgina, located between Nicaragua and Panama and bordered by both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The country has a population of approximately 5 million people, with most (over a quarter) living in and around the capital city of San Jose. This year, 2009, Costa Rica was named one of the happiest places on earth to live, maybe that is because of the weather. Costa Rica does not have an army, it was abolished on December 1, 1948, by then President Jose Figueres Ferrer, who had won a victory over one of the countries civil wars. Perhaps another reason for so much happiness, is the life expectancy is close to 80 years for both men and women. Costa Rica boasts 25% of its overall land, as dedicated to national parks and preserves. Is it any wonder why people travel to Costa Rica every year just to experience what most people consider to be heaven for ecotourism? There are not many ingredients missing for a real adventure vacation. There are rainforests, volcanos (both active and dormant) mangroves, exquisite beaches, mountains and forests ripe for exploration and enjoyment. Tiny Costa Rica only represents 0.03% of the land mass of planet earth, but it represents more than 5% of all biological species found in the world. Ecotourism creates more revenue than the profits made from the export of coffee and bananas put together. It is one of the largest contributions to the Costa Rican economy, second only to the manufacturing of chips by Intel. Overall, Costa Rica is a fun, friendly and safe country to visit for anyone wishing to have a vacation experience that encompasses a wide range of travel opportunities. However, because it has such diverse options, it is important that you learn as much as possible about the natural environments and cross cultural experiences, before you leave your home. The main reason for this is for you, the traveler, to make the most of your stay, visiting with the people and places that you decide will give you the most insight into this special paradise. "Pura Vida" is what Costa Rica is all about. It is a phrase unique to Costa Rica, that translates the joyful feeling experienced by the people who make Costa Rica their home and the thousands of travelers who enjoy the hospitality of this country, year in and year out. One of Costa Rica's most stunning vacation rental villas, and right on the beach! You will find tour packages to Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and Chile - all of Central and South America, when you visit the Latin America Collection website. 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