Costa Rica

COSTA RICA QUICK FACTS 

Capitol and Population 

• San Jose 
• 4,576,562 people  

Leader of the Country 

• Laura Chinchilla Miranda  

Important Natural Resources  

• Bananas 
• Pineapples 
• Coffe 
• Melons 
• Ornamental Plants
• Sugar 
• Beef 
• Seafood 

Important Natural Attractions 

• Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge 
• Arenal National Park 
• Poas Volcano National Park 
• Santa Rosa National Park 
• 1,290 km of coastline 

Important Cultural Attractions 

• Canopy Tours zip lines and modified ski lifts 
• National Theater 
• Jade Museum 
• Simon Bolivar National Zoo and Botanical Garden 

Most Popular Dishes

• Gallo Pinto (rice and beans)
• Oven baked sweet plantains 
• Tamales 
• Arroz con leche