Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds.
Capital: San José
Dialing code: +506
Recognized regional languages: Mekatelyu; Bribri; Patois
Demonym(s): Costa Rican; Tico(a)
Currency: Costa Rican colón
Universities with subject Tourism:
University of Costa Rica
Autonomous University of Central America
Central American Business University
Central University
Costa Rica Institute of Technology
Florencio del Castillo University
Hispano-American University
International University of the Americas
Latin American University of Science and Technology
Latin University - Heredia
Latin University of Costa Rica
Panamerican University of San José
San Isidro Labrador International University
State University of Distance Education
University for International Cooperation