Costa Rica
Although Costa Rica is roughly ¼ the size of Florida, it is filled with an amazing abundance and diversity of life, both above and below the water. While the country is known primarily as an “eco-tourist” destination, boasting lush rainforests, active volcanoes and ecological wealth; the Pacific coast diving should not be overlooked. The oceans around Costa Rica are overflowing with fish and marine life, big and small. In addition to diving, Costa Rica is also known as a big-game fishing destination.
Costa Rica, in the heart of Central America, is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the West and the Caribbean Sea to the East, with a distance of 200 miles between them. Although it is bordered by Nicaragua to the North and Panama to the South, Costa Rica is an oasis of calm among its turbulent neighbors. It is of the best places to experience the tropics with minimal impact. Costa Rica's enlightened approach to conservation has ensured that their lush jungles remain the home of monkeys, toucans, colorful poison-dart frogs and an assortment of exotic birds, insects and butterflies. The outside temperature at the beaches is 85° to 90° year round. The rainy (or ‘green’) season runs from May to November.
