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Costa Rica Geography and Climate
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- Location and Physical Features
- Costa Rica spans 51,100 square kilometers between 8°03' and 11°13' North latitude
- Borders Caribbean to east and Pacific Ocean to west
- Highest point is Chirripo at 3,819 meters, highest volcano is Irazu at 3,430 meters
- Contains several islands, largest being Isla Calero at 151.6 square kilometers
- Climate
- Mild subtropical climate with temperatures above 75°F year-round
- Rainy season from May to November, dry season from December to April
- Rainfall varies from 59 to 190 inches during rainy months
- Temperature differences between days average 14-18°F
- Natural Resources
- 25% of territory protected areas including National Parks
- Home to 360 reptile and amphibian species
- Contains 850 bird species and 205 mammal species
- Five percent of world's biodiversity found in Costa Rica
- Practical Information
- Spanish is official language (97% of population)
- National currency is Colon (¢1.00)
- Most restaurants include 10% service charge
- ATMs widely available, international credit cards accepted