North America > Costa Rica
Costa Rica (literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica (Spanish: Costa Rica or República de Costa Rica, IPA: [re`puβlika ðe `kosta `rika]), is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south-southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Costa Rica was the first country in the world to constitutionally abolish its army.
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Cooprena R.L. [more]
An organization of local community cooperatives promoting rural ecotourism. Includes information on lodges and hostels, budget rates, tours, educational field trips, and volunteer programs.
http://www.turismoruralcr.com/
An organization of local community cooperatives promoting rural ecotourism. Includes information on lodges and hostels, budget rates, tours, educational field trips, and volunteer programs.
http://www.turismoruralcr.com/
Costa Rica Meetings & Incentives Bureau [more]
Hospitality trade association offers directory of hotels and tour operators. [English/Spanish]
http://www.costarica-incentives.com
Hospitality trade association offers directory of hotels and tour operators. [English/Spanish]
http://www.costarica-incentives.com
Costa Rica No Artificial Ingredients [more]
Tourism Board educational programs for travel agents and tourist companies. Provides maps, brochures and general information for travelers.
http://www.visitcostarica.com/
Tourism Board educational programs for travel agents and tourist companies. Provides maps, brochures and general information for travelers.
http://www.visitcostarica.com/
Cupotico [more]
Offers discounts and coupons on hotels, tours, shopping and dining.
http://www.cupotico.com/
Offers discounts and coupons on hotels, tours, shopping and dining.
http://www.cupotico.com/
Grupo Mawamba [more]
Operates lodges near Tortuguero and Rio Macho and a restaurant at Braulio Carrillo. Also offers excursions and kayaking. [English/Spanish]
http://www.grupomawamba.com/
Operates lodges near Tortuguero and Rio Macho and a restaurant at Braulio Carrillo. Also offers excursions and kayaking. [English/Spanish]
http://www.grupomawamba.com/
Rain Forest Aerial Tram [more]
Cable cars over the tree tops. Locations near Jaco Beach and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Hiking and birdwatching. Describes ecosystems, offers reservations and travel information. [English/Spanish]
http://www.rfat.com
Cable cars over the tree tops. Locations near Jaco Beach and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Hiking and birdwatching. Describes ecosystems, offers reservations and travel information. [English/Spanish]
http://www.rfat.com
Tico Organico [more]
Offers information about various non-profits and indigenous communities with sustainable ecotourism projects. Includes rustic lodging in rural cabins and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.ticoorganico.com/
Offers information about various non-profits and indigenous communities with sustainable ecotourism projects. Includes rustic lodging in rural cabins and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.ticoorganico.com/
US State Department - Costa Rica Consular Information Sheet [more]
Offers general country and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1093.html
Offers general country and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1093.html