The country's cuisine is characterized by fresh ingredients and simple preparations and more

Costa Rica is one of the world's top coffee producers and more

Costa Rica has numerous protected marine areas and more

Costa Rica has a strong tradition of folk music and dance and more

The country is known for its butterfly species, with over 1,200 varieties and more

The country is a signatory to the Paris Agreement on climate change and more.mp3

The country has a strong tradition of community-based conservation initiatives and more

Costa Rica has several active volcanoes, including Irazú and Rincón de la Vieja and more

Costa Rica has a tropical and subtropical climate, with significant rainfall in some regions and more

Costa Rica's national sport is soccer, known locally as fútbol and more

The country has a vibrant theater scene, with numerous performance venues and more

The Poás Volcano has one of the largest active craters in the world and more

Costa Rica has a high literacy rate, over 97 and more

The country is a major producer of pineapples and more

The country has a diverse marine life, with both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and more

The country is a member of various international organizations, including the United Nations and more

The Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica in San José is a significant cultural landmark and more

Costa Rica's coastline stretches for about 1,290 kilometers (800 miles) and more

The country is known for its efforts in conservation and environmental sustainability and more

Costa Rica has a diverse range of habitats, including rainforests, cloud forests, and coastal regions and more