Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, as well as maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of near…
Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, as well as maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of nearly 51,180 km². An estimated 352,381 people live in the capital and largest city, San José, with around two million people in the surrounding metropolitan area.
Official languages: Spanish
Government: Unitary presidential republic
Legislature: Legislative Assembly
Currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Capital and largest city: San José
Calling code: +506
Ethnic groups (2021): 83.6% White or Mestizo · 6.7% Mulatto (mixed Black and White) · 2.4% Indigenous · 1.1% Black · 6.2% others
AdExperience CostaRica's Hidden Natural Gems. Exclusive Itinerary. 10 days $9695. Experience the Best in Small-Group, Eco-Conscious Wildlife Adventures.
Sign Up For eNews · Pro Naturalist Guides · Get A Catalog · Quality & Value Guarantee
AdFrom scenic beaches, to volcano hikes, to epic rafting, a CostaRica journey has it all. Expert guides take you on a fascinating journey to see CostaRica’s rich biodiversity.
Site visitors: Over 10K in the past month
Destinations: North America, New Zealand, Europe, South America, Africa