Costa Rica

COSTA RICA is a country famous for its volcanoes, rainforests, beaches and wildlife. For its small size, Costa Rica has an abundant amount of both flora and fauna. Costa Rica is located on the strip of land between North and South America. Costa Rica has the most biodiversity of any country in the world. About 4% of the world’s animals and plants species can be found in Costa Rica (0.03% of world’s surface).

In this small area you can find various regions of unspoiled nature. Rain and dry forests, mountain ranges built by the volcanoes, and much more. It is safeguarded by an extensive system of national parks and protected wildlife areas, which cover over 27% of the country. Birds, reptiles, monkeys, sloths, caimans, flowers and trees all grow in exuberance here.

Costa Rica knows how to spoil its visitors. Numerous national parks have long and scenic walks. In Costa Rica the outdoor activities are endless. For example diving, surfing, rafting or canopying, just to name a few. From the tropical rainforests of Corcovado to the cloudforests of Monteverde you will meet friendly, enchanting people - the Ticos.

Combine your stay with excellent accommodations and tours. Access to Paradise offers vacation packages throughout the country, hotel reservations, tours, car rental, transportation. Oustanding service and affordable prices.

The banana and coffee export has brought wealth to Costa Rica. By abolishing the Costa Rican army in 1949 money was released through which the excellent education and health system was financed. In comparison to other Latin American countries Costa Rica has never suffered from any coups of civil wars.

Costa Rica is relatively inexpensive for Americans because of the strong U.S. Dollar. U.S. dollars as well as colones (the Costa Rican currency) are accepted countrywide.

Costa Rica has only two seasons: the rainy and the dry season. During the dry season the skies are blue and clear all day. There is always a light breeze to keep the temperatures mild. The rainy season brings afternoon and evening showers. In the central valley, the average temperature is 80.6 Fahrenheit. Costa Rica’s weather is very pleasant all year round. Even though Costa Rica is relatively close to the United States it does not suffer from any hurricanes.

Come visit Costa Rica for the experience of a lifetime!