Where Is Costa Rica Located?
The questions where is Costa Rica became very popular during and after the football world cup. Because the Ticos (Costa Ricans) came up into the quarter finals. Which is the best result so far. Now, learn a little bit more about where is Costa Rica located.
Map of Costa Rica
They call Costa Rica the Switzerland of Central America. Here you can check the map of this beautiful country.
The capital of Costa Rica
San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica. San Jose is the largest city in Costa Rica and has about 500,000 citizens. Here is also the seat of government. Costa Rica counts with two international airports. The Costa Rica airports are: Juan Santamaria in San Jose and Daniel Oduber in Liberia (Province Guanacaste in the north of Costa Rica).
Costa Rica Currency
If you visit another country, it is good to know something about “how can i pay”. In Costa Rica it is very easy for you. The currency in Costa Rica is the Costa Rican Colon. But you can pay in US Dollar in the whole country.
Costa Rica airports – domestic
If you are planning to fly from San Jose to the best beaches in Costa Rica, here a little help:
| Airport | Province |
| Carillo Airport | Guanacaste |
| Coto 47 Airport | Puntarenas |
| Drake Bay Airport | Puntarenas |
| Golfito Airport | Puntarenas |
| Nosara Airport | Guanacaste |
| Palmar Sur Airport | Puntarenas |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | Puntarenas |
| Punta Islita Airport | Guanacaste |
| Quepos La Managua Airport | Puntarenas |
| Tamarindo Airport | Guanacaste |
| Tambor Airport | Puntarenas |
| Tortuguero Airport | Limon |
| La Flor Airport | Guanacaste |
| Nicoya Guanacaste Airport | Guanacaste |
Of course, Costa Rica has a few more airports. But those listed above will help you to come to the best places to stay in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica temperature
Good news for you. The climate is tropical year round. Costa Rica has only 2 seasons. Dry and rainy season. But here in Guanacaste we have little rain. Much too little. So you can vacation round the year in Tamarindo, province Guanacaste. Here more about Tamarindo and vacation rentals.
What is Costa Rica known for?
Two words: PURA VIDA!! Or pure life in english… But this words you can use a lot in Costa Rica. The country is well known for an incredible flora and fauna. I guarantee you, you’ll love this country, like we do.
Pura Vida
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