Many unique historical circumstances contributed to Costa Rica’s way of life and culture. Costa Rica pioneered ecotourism featuring its rain- and cloud-forests, and you can spend a delightful day spying monkeys, birds and sloths. The country is known for the quality of its coffee and coffee growers welcome exploration of their farms. A day at one of Puntarenas’ beaches sampling surfing culture is a fine example of the Costa Rican national motto: Pura Vida (basically, “the good life”).
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