Costa Rica Vacation Rental Resorts, Condos, Beach Houses and Condos.

Within Costa Rica's 51,200 square kilometers there is a wider variety of species of birds than in all of Europe or North America. With a realtively small population of roughly three million inhabitants, but a plethora of Costa Rica vacation rentals by owner apartments, houses, and condos, Costa Rica also boasts of its lush 1500 kilometers of tropical sun-bathed beaches and the wild diversity of flora and fauna to be found in it's wide array of microclimates (most present in one or more of its National Parks), Costa Rica has justifiably earned it's reputation of paradise regained - that reputation brings tourists clamoring for Costa Rica vacation rentals by owner apartments, houses, and condos.

Costa Rica's microclimates vary from the barren cold volcanic tundra to the exotic cloud forest, from the deep dense jungle of Talamanca to the tropical dry forests of Guanacaste, from quiet gold-hued beaches where the Baulas Tortoises build their nests to the winding Tortugero Canals where the crocodile is king. It is this diversity that draws vacationers from all over the world to Costa Rica vacation rentals by owner apartments, houses, and condos.

One of the most wonderful things about the country and a big draw for vacationers to Costa Rica vacation rentals by owner apartments, houses, and condos is the climate. Costa Rica's overall climate can be best described as mild. Being located within the tropics, seasonal changes in Costa Rica are not as drastic as they are in countries on other latitudes. There is a 'dry" season (equivalent to summer and spring) during which temperatures pleasantly in the high sixties (20 degrees C), which goes from december to may, and a "wet" season from june till november during which mornings are usually sunny and showers might be expected after noon. On areas near the coasts temperatures may be as much as ten degrees higher, where as in the Chirripo Peak, the highest mountain of Costa Rica (3800 meters) temperature may drop down to freezing point although snow is unheard of, even at the Chirripo. Tourists packing to visit Costa Rica vacation rentals by owner apartments, houses, and condos should bring light clothes, a jacket and a raincoa. That is all one needs for protection unless you go hiking.

Costa Rica's official language is Spanish. On the Caribbean Coast a small minority of Jamaican descendants speak a local version of English, and most Costa Ricans can understand and speak a bit of English, especially those in tourist areas where most Costa Rica vacation rentals by owner apartments, houses, and condos are located and in San José, the capital city. Quite recently all public schools made mandatory the learning of a second language. The main religion, as in the rest of Latin America is the Roman Catholic, but there is a very wide margin of tolerance, and the constitutional freedom of creed is always respected.

The national currency is the colon and dollars are easily exchanged at banks of the National Banking System, other foreign currency can be exchanged through private angencies. All major credit cards as well as travellers checks are widely accepted. 

Many Costa Rica vacation rentals by owner apartments, houses, and condos offer internet, but communication is no problem from this wonderful country. There are postal and telegraph offices in cities and villages throughout the country. The Central Post Office is located in San José on Second Street between Avenues 1 and 3, and is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Radiográfica Costarricense is located on Fifth Avenue between Streets 1 and 3. This company provides telex, fax, international data transmission, and many other services (including Internet access). The country code for Costa Rica is 506, and there is no area code inside the country.

Getting around from your Costa Rica vacation rentals by owner condo, beach house, or apartment by car can sometime be a problem. We have found that the buses are super clean, punctual, and a great way to travel around. The country, in general, offers an adequate bus service. The majority are private companies which link San José with the principal provincial towns and cities, seaports and tourist areas. With good-quality vehicles and frequent itineraries, the user can easily travel throughout the country, leaving from different bus terminals. In the main cities and villages nationwide, there are taxicab companies that service the user to the more remote places in the country. Four-wheel drive vehicles are typical, and necessary, for the rural areas.

Whatever your mode of transportation, whatever climate you desire, this wonderful country with it's warm and delightful people should be on the top of your list to visit. Be sure to visit in style and comfort in a Costa Rica vacation rentals by owner apartment, house, or condo.