Costa Rica is called by many as the jewel of central america. With its breathtaking beaches and mountanous terrains, costa rica delivers the best of both worlds. Costa Rica's diversity from volcanoes, to lush rainforests, world famous sportfishing, great medical facilities, great restauraunts, friendly people who welcome foreigners with great warmth.

Costa Rica is the most stable central american country in all of central america, and is a very safe place to live with very little crime. The people and the country take pride in there homeland and their traditions in life, it is a very traditional country. Most people who come and visit costa rica always return with the desire to see and explore more of this great country. There are twelve ecosystems in Costa Rica, but apart from the dry forest and tropical rainforest, it’s worth mentioning a zone that is often ignored or unknown to most people - the tidal mangrove swamps. These areas thrive with life because of this nutrient-rich environment.

Most regions on Costa Rica have two different seasons, the rainy season from May to November and the dry season from December to April. And the rainfall almost everywhere follows a predictable schedule. In general, high ridges are wet, and windward sides always the wettest.
Temperatures are more dictated by location and elevation than by season, range from tropical on the coastal to temperate in the interior highlands. Mean temperatures hover near 22°C (72°F) on the central plateau, average 27°C (82°F) at sea level on the Caribbean coast and 32°C (89°F) and the pacific lowlands, and fall steadily with elevation.

Balmy San Jose and the Meseta Central have an average year-round temperature of 23°C (74°F). Everywhere in Costa Rica from March to May are the hottest months, with October and September not so far behind. The average temperature in costa rica throughout the year is 80-85 degrees. The sun shines every morning when you rise and sets in the early evening.

Costa Rica is also known for the exotic birds that live in this ecosystem. With approximately 850 recorded bird species, the Costa Rica have one-tenth of the world's total . More than 630 are resident species, the remainder are occasionals who fly in for the winter. Birds that have all but disappeared inn other areas still find tenuous safety in protected lands in Costa Rica, though many species face extinction from deforestation . The nation offers hope for such rare jewels of the bird world as the quetzal and the scarlet macaw, both endangered species yet commonly seen in protected reserves.