{"id":218747,"date":"2021-04-04T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-04T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/"},"modified":"2021-04-04T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-04T12:00:00","slug":"what-is-costa-rica-famous-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/","title":{"rendered":"#What is Costa Rica Famous for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32b3fd8227d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#11_Things_Costa_Rica_is_Famous_for\" >11 Things Costa Rica is Famous for<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#1_Wildlife_and_biodiversity\" >#1 Wildlife and biodiversity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#2_National_Parks_and_Reserves\" >#2 National Parks and Reserves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#3_Sustainability\" >#3 Sustainability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#4_Great_beaches_and_surfing\" >#4 Great beaches and surfing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#5_Laid_back_people\" >#5 Laid back people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#6_No_standing_army\" >#6 No standing army<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#7_Coffee\" >#7 Coffee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#8_Cacao\" >#8 Cacao<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#9_Bananas\" >#9 Bananas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#10_Expat_destination\" >#10 Expat destination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#11_Gallo_Pinto\" >#11 Gallo Pinto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-costa-rica-famous-for\/#12_Arenal_volcano\" >#12 Arenal volcano<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#What is Costa Rica Famous for?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">Costa Rica is a well-known <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> destination for a long time now, mostly due to its many beautiful destinations, full of natural wonders, vibrating wildlife, national parks, and amazing beaches. In this article, we will explore what is Costa Rica famous for, including these and many other wonderful features.<\/p>\n<p>Located in Central America, Costa Rica is a small country with a very distinct personality making it unique in the world. With Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the Southeast, it only has a population of about 5 million people, but it has made its mark in the world.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Things_Costa_Rica_is_Famous_for\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Things_Costa_Rica_is_Famous_for\"><\/span>11 Things Costa Rica is Famous for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Wildlife_and_biodiversity\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Wildlife_and_biodiversity\"><\/span>#1 Wildlife and biodiversity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Costa Rica is surely the wildlife and biodiversity present in the country. Due to its location, neotropical climate, variety of habitats, and the policies taken, Costa Rica is widely famous for having an incredibly diverse fauna and flora, which is even more impressive if we take into consideration the size of the country.<\/p>\n<p>Home to more than 500 000 species, representing almost 5% of the total species worldwide, Costa Rica is in the top 20 countries with the highest biodiversity. Plus, it is considered to possess the highest density of biodiversity of any country worldwide<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most famous animals in Costa Rica include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sea turtles<\/li>\n<li>Whales<\/li>\n<li>Scarlet macaws, toucans, and so many other birds<\/li>\n<li>Monkeys<\/li>\n<li>Raccoons<\/li>\n<li>Sloths<\/li>\n<li>Wild cats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Costa Rica Famous For\" class=\"wp-image-14096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_272\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Costa Rica Famous For\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_272\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sloths-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-Costa-Rica-520x347.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Mother sloth with her baby sleaping in a tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_National_Parks_and_Reserves\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_National_Parks_and_Reserves\"><\/span>#2 National Parks and Reserves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the reasons why wildlife in Costa Rica is such a biodiverse country is the National parks. In fact, Costa Rica has 28 national parks (3 are UNESCO heritage sites), 51 wildlife refuges, 13 forest reserves, and 8 biological reserves.<\/p>\n<p>In total, 28 % of the country is protected in a Park or reserve, which then translates to Costa Rica\u2019s famous lush landscape and thriving animal population. From the misty cloud forests in Monteverde, the turtle haven of Tortuguero, the incredibly diverse Corcovado, to the popular Manuel Antonio, there are National parks and reserves for everyone and they are some of the most interesting and beautiful places to visit. Consequently, they are some of the most famous things about Costa Rica!<\/p>\n<p>The national parks system is extraordinarily diverse, protecting the rainforests, tropical forests, cloud forests, volcanoes, marine areas, and wetlands.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_710\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/What-to-do-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Famous things about Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-14071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/What-to-do-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/What-to-do-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/What-to-do-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/What-to-do-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-520x361.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_710\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/What-to-do-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Famous things about Costa Rica\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/What-to-do-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/What-to-do-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/What-to-do-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/What-to-do-in-Manuel-Antonio-National-Park-520x361.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Manuel Antonio National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sustainability\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sustainability\"><\/span>#3 Sustainability <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Costa Rica\u2019s success in environmental protection made sustainable ecotourism possible and one of the most important parts of its economy. It\u2019s even considered a model in other countries as it combines scientific studies, economic growth, and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Costa Rica has invested heavily in renewable energy and now generates about 98% of its energy using renewable sources: hydropower, wind, geothermal energy, biomass, and solar. Out of this, Hydropower is the main source.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, Costa Rica wants to go even further on its environmental-friendly policies. The country set the goal of becoming carbon neutral in 2021, which probably won\u2019t h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en. But still, they are walking in that direction and it\u2019s possible they\u2019ll become the first country to achieve it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cahuita-National-park-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Well known things about Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-13992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cahuita-National-park-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cahuita-National-park-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cahuita-National-park-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cahuita-National-park-Costa-Rica-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cahuita-National-park-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Well known things about Costa Rica\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cahuita-National-park-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cahuita-National-park-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cahuita-National-park-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cahuita-National-park-Costa-Rica-520x390.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Cahuita National park, Costa-Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Great_beaches_and_surfing\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Great_beaches_and_surfing\"><\/span>#4 Great beaches and surfing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Besides all the National Parks, animals, and biodiversity, Costa Rica is famous for its world-class beaches. In <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>, the beaches in Costa Rica have crystal clear warm water, but other than that they are pretty diverse \u2013 you can find beaches for every taste.<\/p>\n<p>There are incredible surfing beaches like tamarindo and dominical beaches, there are snorkeling beaches like Punta Uva and conchal beach, there are white sand beaches, black sand beaches like Playa Negra close to Cahuita, there are untouched beaches and resort beaches\u2026 and then there\u2019s the unique Punta Uvita, with the shape of a whale\u2019s tail.<\/p>\n<p>In a hindsight, if you are a beach person, you are in for a treat in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_578\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-Cahuita-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Everything about Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-14094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-Cahuita-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-Cahuita-National-Park-Costa-Rica-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-Cahuita-National-Park-Costa-Rica-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-Cahuita-National-Park-Costa-Rica-520x294.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_578\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-Cahuita-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Everything about Costa Rica\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-Cahuita-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-Cahuita-National-Park-Costa-Rica-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-Cahuita-National-Park-Costa-Rica-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Beaches-in-Cahuita-National-Park-Costa-Rica-520x294.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Beautifull beach in Cahuita National Park Costa Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Laid_back_people\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Laid_back_people\"><\/span>#5 Laid back people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the things everyone notices when visiting Costa Rica is how laid-back the Ticos are. Costa Ricans don\u2019t seem to get upset easily and take life like a breeze. This relaxed way of life translates into the country\u2019s motto \u201cPura Vida\u201d. Pura Vida means literally pure life, but it\u2019s more than a motto, it\u2019s a state of mind as Ticos try to live life to the fullest.<\/p>\n<p>This approach to life is probably one of the main reasons why people in Costa Rica are considered one of the happiest in the world. Ticos rank number 1 in the Happy Planet Index. This index uses 3 criteria to measure happiness: experienced well-being, Ecological Footprint, and life expectancy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_667\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Free-Natural-hot-springs.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting things about Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-13999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Free-Natural-hot-springs.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Free-Natural-hot-springs-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Free-Natural-hot-springs-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Free-Natural-hot-springs-520x339.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_667\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Free-Natural-hot-springs.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting things about Costa Rica\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Free-Natural-hot-springs.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Free-Natural-hot-springs-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Free-Natural-hot-springs-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Free-Natural-hot-springs-520x339.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Free Natural hot springs in Arenal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_No_standing_army\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_No_standing_army\"><\/span>#6 No standing army<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Costa Rica is one of the few countries in the world that doesn\u2019t have a standing army. In fact, in 1949 de army was dissolved and article 12 of the constitution of Costa Rica forbids it from having a standing army since 1949. It has some public forces with limited capacities, but their main roles are law enforcement, internal security, and air vigilance.<\/p>\n<p>When the army was abolished it was said it \u201cwould be replaced with an army of teachers\u201d symbolizing a new era of investment in Education instead of guns.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Coffee\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Coffee\"><\/span>#7 Coffee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Known as \u201cel Grano de Oro\u201d \u2013 the golden grain \u2013 coffee was pivotal in the early development of Costa Rica. It helped to shape <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a>, cultural, and political institutions and it is still one of the country\u2019s major exports. Despite being a small country, Costa Rica provides about 1% of the world\u2019s coffee production.<\/p>\n<p>But, more important than the quantity is the quality of the coffee produced, with many flavor nuances depending on the soil and altitude. The classic Costa Rican coffee is mild and softly acidic, making a good afternoon drink and pair well with desserts. The traditional way to prepare coffee is by using a chorreador where the hot water leaches through coffee grounds held in a cloth filter mounted on a wooden stand, then drips into a container.<\/p>\n<p>The best way of learning about coffee in Costa Rica is by doing a coffee plantation tour where the guides explain how coffee is grown and harvested while you walk through the fields.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Cacao\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Cacao\"><\/span>#8 Cacao<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may not believe it, but cacao was the leading crop export in Costa Rica before coffee and then Bananas took over. It played a vital role in Costa Rica since ancient times. Aztecs and Mayans prized it, and indigenous tribes even used it as currency.<\/p>\n<p>You may not know this, but Cacao beans are bitter. Through a manufacturing process of roasting, cracking, crushing, mashing, heating, cooling, and adding a few ingredients, it becomes the beloved chocolate bars the whole world loves.<\/p>\n<p>Due to a fungus that killed a huge portion of the trees, the industry almost died too, but today it\u2019s still a thriving industry once again with many cacao bean plantations across the country. It\u2019s possible to visit them, to learn everything about the fruit, the manufacturing process and obviously try it. Cacao from Costa Rica is very, very, good.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_781\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cacao-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Cool things about Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-21233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cacao-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cacao-Costa-Rica-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cacao-Costa-Rica-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cacao-Costa-Rica-150x114.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_781\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cacao-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Cool things about Costa Rica\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cacao-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cacao-Costa-Rica-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cacao-Costa-Rica-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cacao-Costa-Rica-150x114.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Cacao fruit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Bananas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Bananas\"><\/span>#9 Bananas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Coffee and Chocolate were fulcra in the early days of Costa Rica, but recently they were surpassed by Bananas as the man cash crop. In fact, about 10% of the bananas consumed globally were grown in Costa Rica, making it the 3rd biggest exporter in the world. Keep in mind, that we are talking about a rather small country and banana is the most popular fruit in the world!<\/p>\n<p>So, it\u2019s highly probably that have eaten bananas from Costa Rica, and quite a lot of them!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Banana-tree-in-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Best things about Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-21229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Banana-tree-in-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Banana-tree-in-Costa-Rica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Banana-tree-in-Costa-Rica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Banana-tree-in-Costa-Rica-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Banana-tree-in-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Best things about Costa Rica\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Banana-tree-in-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Banana-tree-in-Costa-Rica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Banana-tree-in-Costa-Rica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Banana-tree-in-Costa-Rica-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Banana plant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Expat_destination\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Expat_destination\"><\/span>#10 Expat destination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Costa Rica has been a famous expat destination for a long time now, particularly for American expats. There are a lot of good reasons for it. Besides the amazing wildlife, beaches, national parks, and friendly people, Costa Rica has great weather year-round, it\u2019s fairly close to the US, has the most stable political system in the region and it\u2019s relatively cheap compared with the USA. Though we don\u2019t really consider it a cheap destination. There are plenty of other cheaper countries.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Well know things about Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-14072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_272\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Well know things about Costa Rica\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_272\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/crafts-market-in-Dominical-Costa-Rica-520x347.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>crafts market in Dominical Costa Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Gallo_Pinto\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Gallo_Pinto\"><\/span>#11 Gallo Pinto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Costa Rican food isn\u2019t widely known (and honestly it isn\u2019t a favorite of ours), but there\u2019s one dish that\u2019s everywhere in Costa Rica, that\u2019s Gallo Pinto. Gallo Pinto consists of rice and beans fried together until roasted, where the rice is roughly double the beans. It usually includes other ingredients such as cooked bell peppers, garlic, and chopped onions.<\/p>\n<p>Gallo Pinto plays an important role in the diet of Costa Rica and other Central American countries. It\u2019s controversial if Gallo Pinto is originally from Costa Rica or Nicaragua, but either way, it\u2019s an important part of the culture of both countries. And, one of the most famous things about Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_736\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Gallo-Pinto-Costa-Rican-Food.jpg\" alt=\"facts about Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-14074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Gallo-Pinto-Costa-Rican-Food.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Gallo-Pinto-Costa-Rican-Food-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Gallo-Pinto-Costa-Rican-Food-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Gallo-Pinto-Costa-Rican-Food-520x374.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_736\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Gallo-Pinto-Costa-Rican-Food.jpg\" alt=\"facts about Costa Rica\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Gallo-Pinto-Costa-Rican-Food.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Gallo-Pinto-Costa-Rican-Food-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Gallo-Pinto-Costa-Rican-Food-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Gallo-Pinto-Costa-Rican-Food-520x374.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Gallo Pinto \u2013 tipical Costa Rica food<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Arenal_volcano\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Arenal_volcano\"><\/span>#12 Arenal volcano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Arenal volcano is one of the most famous images of Costa Rica. This perfect cone-shaped mountain volcano is just picture-perfect, but it\u2019s also a very nice travel destination. The things to do in the surrounding area include going to the waterfalls, explore the Arenal National Park, and of course bath in the numerous thermal baths and spas.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, the Arenal volcano is widely famous for another reason. It\u2019s Costa Rica\u2019s most active volcano, having several eruptions between 1968 em 2010. Since 2010, it\u2019s resting, but for many years the images of the volcano covered with bright orange lava traveled worldwide. You\u2019ll probably remember seeing it on the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> constantly, as it\u2019s an incredible image.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"What is Costa Rica famous for\" class=\"wp-image-13989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_272\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"What is Costa Rica famous for\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-13989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_272\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Arenal-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica-520x347.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Arenal Volcano Costa Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><p>Did you enjoy this post? Have a look at other articles from this <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Mexico famous for?<\/li>\n<li>What is Belize known for?<\/li>\n<li>What is Argentina famous for?<\/li>\n<li>What is Cuba famous for?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pin it for later<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_436,h_653\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-Costa-Rica-famous-for.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21244\" width=\"436\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_600\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-Costa-Rica-famous-for.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_200\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-Costa-Rica-famous-for-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-Costa-Rica-famous-for-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_436,h_653\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-Costa-Rica-famous-for.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21244\" width=\"436\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_600\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-Costa-Rica-famous-for.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_200\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-Costa-Rica-famous-for-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-Costa-Rica-famous-for-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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