Costa+Rica

**Population:** 4.516 million
**Major Religion:** Roman Catholic **Language:** Spanish **Type of Government:** Democratic Republic **Annual population growth rate:** 1.347% **Ethnic groups:** European and some mestizo 94%, African origin 3%, Chinese 1%, Amerindian 1%, other 1%



The Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn  ﻿The Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn is recognized as one of the best hotels in the world and has won many awards for its quality and excellence. This five star hotel is located on a coffee plantation. During high season, their prices are as followed: **Junior Suite:** $295 **Master Suite:** $430 **Villa:** $520

Food Costa Rica's most popular food among the locals is black beans and rice. The most well known drink is Refrescos, which is made of blended fruit and ice. Tres Leches is the national desert. Other common dishes are tortilla, tortas, gallos, or natilla.

Things to Do -Visiting Costa Rica's famous beaches such as Nicoya Peninsula, Manuel Antonio, and Playa Dominical. -Rafting on the Pacuare River, the Rio Reventazon, or the Sarapiqui. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">-Costa rica has some of the best sport fishing in the world <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">-Hiking to mangroves <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">-Coffee is very popular in Costa Rica, so taking a coffee tour on a plantation is a popular activity <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">-Diving <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">-Pacuare: the country's longest and spectacular river trip which runs from mid May thru mid march. Locals suggest a two day trip. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">- Take a canopy tour. You board an aerial tram that goes through the tree tops of a tropical forest, which gives you a great view of the rain forest canopy. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">-You could also spend a night in the canopy and rent a small hotel room built in the top of a tree

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