Discovering Costa Rica

Geographic Overview Costa Rica, which sits in Central America, borders the Caribbean Sea to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, Nicaragua to the north, and Panama to the south. At 51,000 sq. km., Costa Rica is slightly smaller than West Virginia (not including Isla del Coco). Its coastline runs 1,290 km. The coastal plains are separated by rugged mountains. There are two active, major volcanoes that rise near the capital of San José, in the center of the country. One of the volcanoes, Irazú, erupted destructively in 1965. The Arenal Volcano maintains constant eruptions.

Costa Rica is divided into seven administrative divisions or provinces: Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limon, Puntarenas, and San José. San José Neighborhoods Escazú A traditional colonial style neighborhood with well-established stores and nightlife. Many stores are within walking distance from most residential areas. There are cooler temperatures at the hills and views of beautiful scenery at the top of the Central Valley. + Housing: Single-family homes, condominiums, apartments, and town houses + Shopping: Numerous stores, shopping centers, malls, supermarkets, dry cleaners, furniture stores, pharmacies, and jewelry stores + Restaurants: Many options including typical food, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Oriental, American, Spanish, and International. Lots of coffee shops like Starbucks at Escazú Avenue, pubs, and ice-cream parlors. Restaurants such as Le Monastere, Actitud Buenos Aires, Chancay, El Novillo Alegre, La Cascada, La Divina Comida, Los Anonos, Lorenzo´s, Restaurante Saga, Inka Grill, L`ile de France. + Schools: Country Day School, Blue Valley School, Saint Mary School, Lighthouse School, and West College are among the many offered + Office Complexes: Plaza Roble, Trilogía, Meridiano, and Escazú Corporate Business Center, to name a few + Others: Day care centers, fitness centers, dry cleaners, pharmacies, schools, beauty parlors, hotels, and banks

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