COSTA RICABy: Anastacia Zorich

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San José San José is the Capital of Costa Rica. It was

founded in 1563 by a Spanish Governor named Juan Vasquez de Coronado.

So far it is to be known as the oldest city in Costa Rica and was the official Capital until 1823.

San José is home to 1/3 of Costa Rica’s population and its in the center of the country.

Oldest City of Costa Rica

Cartago was founded in1563 by a Spanish Governor named Juan Vasquez de Coronado.

So far it is to be known as the oldest city in Costa Rica and was the official Capital until 1823.

In the past Cartago has had to be rebuilt from natural disasters like earthquakes, flooding from the rainy seasons, and eruptions of the volcano Irazu.

Location Costa Rica is located in central America

where it borders both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean. It sits in between Panama and Nicaragua.

Costa Rica

The Spanish Rule Costa Rica became a part of the kingdom

of Guatemala under the Spanish Rule in the late 1500’s (1569-1570).

Every year the people of Costa Rica celebrate Independence Day ever since their freedom from the Spanish Rule in the early 1820’s.

The Costa Rica Flag

The flag of Costa Rica was officially adopted in 1848 on September 29th.

 The blue and white are the original colors used by the United Provinces of Central America.

The combined red, white and blue are modeled after the colors of the French Tricolore.

The country's coat of arms is found on the red panel and the three volcanoes in the country are featured. 

Interesting Facts There are more than 121 volcanic formations

in Costa Rica, and seven of them are active. There are 800 miles of coastline in Costa

Rica between the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.  More than 25% of Costa Rica’s land is dedicated

to national parks, reserves and wildlife refuges. There are more than 100 different protected areas to visit.

Tourism The most common activities in Costa Rica

for tourists are, Canopy tours: soar hundreds of feet

above the treetops Wildlife Watching: Costa Rica's diverse

ecosystems are home to more than 500,000 animal species.

Snorkeling & Diving: Over 7,000 marine species – 3.5% of the world’s aquatic life – delight underwater explorers.

Celebrations!

Costa Ricans are known for their gregarious and fun-loving nature.

It’s contagious during the numerous fiestas, horse parades and carnivals celebrated throughout the country.

These festivities provide a great opportunity to sample tasty food, make new friends, and learn the local traditions of this fascinating country.

Would You Visit Costa Rica?

Yes, I would visit Costa Rica because there are so many exotic and beautiful places to explore. There are many different species of wildlife that I would love to see in their own natural habits and I would also love to try their amazing looking foods!

 Filet of fish

Amazing Places to Visit

Costa Rica’s beautiful lush beaches. Amazing waterfalls and mountains. Their National Park Zoo. And the incredible rain forest tour.

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