Costa Rica is a fantastic natural history destination. While the country only has 0.03% of the planet's surface, the nation has 6% of the world's biodiversity. Because of its compact geography, there are more monkeys, sea turtles and butterflies than people in this peaceful country.
Besides its natural history there are 9 reasons why Costa Rica is selected by many tourists as their next travel destination.

1. Easily accessible.

2. Stable political environment: Costa Rica has one of the oldest democracies in America, enjoys full political stability, has no army since 1948 and is considered an oasis of peace. The government spends the money that would have been used for military purposes on education and medical services.

3. Model of conservation 28% of the lands are natural protected areas.

4. Incredible range of habitats: Rain, cloud and dry forest, volcanoes, beautiful beaches and remote national parks. Costa Rica's ecosystems have several forest-tropical rain, dry and cloud jungle, mountain ranges, inactive volcanoes, and beaches in both coasts.

5. Export oriented economy.

6. High investment ineducation and health:Costa Rica shares its knowledge of the enviroment with the rest of the world. The country has coordinated many programs and seminars designed to educate the public on the protection and conservation of the enviroment.

7. Dynamic tourism industry.

8. High investment in telecomunications and infraestructure.

9. Friendly people:The words that best describe Costa Rica are perhaps PURA VIDA.
This phrase means "pure life" and those are the first greeting words that the visitors to this country will receive from its friendly people.