One of Costa Rica's major problems has been its high population growth rate, which has made it more difficult to achieve high GDP per capita growth rates. In the last 35 years, nevertheless, Costa Rica's per capita growth rate matched and, in 1991-5, doubled the regional average. ...
This chapter provides an overview of Costa Rica's experiences with the Structural Adjustment Policies (SAPs) demanded by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It critiques the neoclassical economic theory underlying these policies, and gives an evaluation of the efficacy of these...
Is Costa Rica safe for a family vacation? Nicuesa Eco-lodge in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula It’s totally normal for families to be concerned about safety when traveling with their kids. Although other Central American countries do have a major problem with gun violence and gangs, Costa Rica...
León XIII, a neighborhood in Tibás, San José. This neighborhood has plenty of problems ranging from poverty, undocumented immigration, overcrowding, lack of employment opportunities, and so on. This is the neighborhood with the highest population density in Costa Rica. The neighborhood is a no ...
Costa Rica Expeditions personnel will be happy to make recommendations when they have knowledge of individual operations. If you have a doubt, pass. Here are a few, general guidelines: Helmets: If there are people up high and people down low, the people down low should wear hard hats at al...
21. What is a unique experience for volunteers in Costa Rica? A. Doing wildlife research. B. Admiring forest scenery. C. Attending to injured animals. D. Taking photos for social media. 22. What is guaranteed for volunteers in Costa Rica?
Rip currentsoccur when the water brought inshore by wave action find a preferred channel to run back out to sea. They are one of major causes of tourist deaths. In general Costa Rica is a very safe place, but as a traveler it’s important to remember that you’re out of your element...
Based on these arguments, this research has included three goals linked to the two previous major significant economic activities in Costa Rica: (a) tourism, represented by the demand for tourist applications and the increase of tourists (G5 and G13) and (b) the attraction of private business...
Costa Rica has two major forest types that currently cover almost half of the countries life zones, tropical moist and tropical wet. Originally Costa Rica was covered by a 99.8% natural forest and by 1977 was reduced to just 31%. Most of this deforestation had occurred since the 1950?s (...
Taking the public bus is the cheapest way to get around Costa Rica. Costa Rica public transportation is actually very good if you’re going to popular tourist destinations and major areas. It’s a great way tosave money on your trip to Costa Rica!