” Is Costa Rica a utopia of purity and obedience? No, but what country is? Costa Rica isn’t problem-free, but it’s better than you’ve probably been led to believe, especially if your beliefs have been tainted by the struggles of other Central American nations. Across all Central ...
Bordered to the north by Nicaragua and to the south by Panama, Costa Rica has both a Pacific and Caribbean coast. The country’s population of 4.9 million, is about the size of West Virginia. But, Costa Rica packs a lot into this small territory, with a diverse variety of climates, lan...
When a caterpillar (毛虫) pretends to be a snake to keep off potential predators (捕食者), it should probably expect to be treated like one. This is exactly what happened in Costa Rica earlier this year, when researchers witnessed a hummingbird defending its nest from what i...
During the dry season in northeastern Costa Rica, none of eight species of hylid frogs reproduces even though some males of several species vocalize year-round. Hylid species with explosive breeding patterns (Smilisca baudinii and Scinax elaeochrous) reproduce early in the wet season, whereas ...
7) Crossed the Indo-Myanmar border illegally to buy opium in Kachin territory (don't fret, it was just a few ounces). Didn't know it was a big deal as all the villagers were doing it. Until the border police came knocking on my door. ...
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Puerto Ricois a Caribbean island and an unincorporated territory of the United States. It’s described as a high-income, developed nation. The capital city, San Juan, has the second-highest cost of living in Latin America and the Caribbean, following Nassau in the Bahamas. ...
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Costa Rica Highlights Slide 1 of 2 A natural land bridge with 5% of entire world biodiversity in 51,100 km2, with 50% of landmass covered in forest. Defender of diverse ecosystems with ¼ of entire territory protected in private & public reserves. Universal health care & 98% literacy rate...
Costa Rica Costa Ricais the safest country in Central America, ranking 32nd in the world in the GPI. It is also one of the most popular and visited destinations in the region, attracting over three million tourists every year. The country is known for its biodiversity,eco-tourism, andadvent...