costa rica

If you come to Costa Rica, you will find an enormous number of species. More than 1/4 of the expanse build a nature reserve. You can find at least 1000 different orchids and hundreds of different reptiles and birds.
The most famous active vulcano, the Arenal (1633 m altitude) is located 90 km north of Costa Rica`s capital San Josè within the nature reserve near Lake Arenal. At night you will experience a unique spectacle of nature watching the pouring lava.

The Costaricans, the Ticos, are well-known for being friendly and open-minded. Africans, Asians and Europeans as well.