COSTA RICA
CARIBBEAN COAST

CARIBBEAN COAST

Costa Ricans will all agree that the Caribbean side of the country has a culture all its own. Besides the dominant Spanish language, the dialect used by many is patois--a.k.a. Patuâ--Creole-flavored English that has a strong Caribbean twist. Reggae music is played all day, and all around, people's energy seems to be in sync with the rhythm of the peaceful waves gently kissing the golden shore.
While most travelers tend to visit the Pacific side of Costa Rica for its larger array of lodging options, the South Caribbean of Costa Rica attracts people who search for a laid-back atmosphere and crowd-free beaches. On the Caribbean Coast the rainforest canopy is free from tall buildings that spoil the view. From the shore all you see is a long stretch of sand bordered by evergreen jungle on one side and clear water on the other, all topped with a brilliant blue sky.
Le Caméléon is located adjacent Playa Cocles, a beautiful sandy beach just 3 km (about 2 miles) away from the delightful coastal town of Puerto Viejo.

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In Costa Rica will find plenty of exhilarating activities taking place in the greenest habitat and surrounded by exotic wildlife. A paradise for those who look for something different, a visit to Costa Rica provides a new life experience for all. In Costa Rica visitors will find everything they are looking for: adventure, sun, beaches, forest, wildlife and wellness, and much more.

The best way to begin planning an unforgettable vacation is getting firsthand information about the different certified activities and hotels available in the country. All the quick facts found in this section have gone through exhaustive verification for quality and safeness—to ensure our visitors will find the best of the best, in every area of the country.

One of the top destinations in Puerto Viejo is our very own NOA Beach Club. It is located directly on one of the prettiest beaches in Costa Rica: Playa Cocles.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT COSTA RICA

A Peaceful Country: In the Western Hemisphere, Costa Rica is the only country without an army or military of any kind.

Location: situated in the Central American isthmus, immediately north of Panama, with ports in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and 153 highway miles between them.

Immense Diversity: Due to its geographical location, Costa Rica bridges the northern and southern most points of the two American contents. This makes Costa Rica the meeting point of a variety of cultures. It has a density of plant and animal species said to be unlike any other country in the world.

  • Population: 4.9 million
  • Density: 220 people per square mile
  • Life Expectancy: 76.1 years
  • Literacy Rate: 96.2%
  • Area: 51,000 square kilometers (19,652 sq. miles)
  • Country Capital: San José
  • Major Metropolitan Center: San José
  • Government: Constitutional
  • Languages Spoken: Spanish and English
  • Habitat: Ranges from humid lowland jungles to arid bare mountain peaks.
  • Length of the Pacific Coastline: 640 miles
  • Length of the Caribbean Coastline: 132 miles
  • Highest Point: Mount Chirripó
  • Hundreds of Birds: Costa Rica has approximately 850 bird species, 600 of which are non-migratory. Other birds migrate during the North American winter, stopping over in Costa Rica before continuing on to South America.
  • Plant Species: 9000
  • Insect Species: 34,000
  • Mammalian Species: 205
  • Reptilian Species: 220
  • Amphibian Species: 160

Abundance of Protected Land: Costa Rica is among the countries with the highest amount of protected land in the world; 25% of the national territory is dedicated to the national park system or biological, marine and land reserves, as well as other natural wildlife areas.

Healthy Environs: The best tourist beaches in Costa Rica have been awarded the Ecological Blue Flag , a distinction which ensures hygienic/ sanitary conditions and proper management.

Tourism Watchdog: Costa Rica has a Sustainable Tourism Certification (STC) program; its goal is to classify and certify tourism companies based on how well their operations match a sustainability model.

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Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds. Costa Rica provides the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, culture, fine cuisine and wildlife. Visitors find in Costa Rica an adventure paradise set in the most beautiful natural and safe environment. It is also the home of four World Heritage sites certified by UNESCO.

MUST-DO ACTIVITIES IN PUERTO VIEJO ,COSTA RICA

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