About Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a small country, fill with beautiful landscapes and natural wealth, where the standard living and the kindness of Costa Rican come together to make more visitors feel at home.

In the length of 51.100 square km, represents the 0.3% of the planet´s total surface, houses 6% of the world’s biodiversity. It holds more bird species than USA and Canada together and has greater variety of butterflies than all Africa, 24.6% of Costa Rican Territory is mainly protected areas and National Parks. No other country has dedicated so much of its territory to the protection of the environment.

Time
From October to April: Costa Rica is one hour behind Eastern Standard Time. From April to October: Costa Rica is two hours behind Eastern Standard Time.

Electricity
Same as the U.S. 110 volts., 60 cycles.