Costa Rica

Travel Guide for college students

What makes Costa Rica unique?

• One of the most bio-diverse countries in the world
• Over 10,000 plant species
• Over 25% of the country has been set aside for conservation
• Beautiful beaches all along coast
• The most active volcano in the world, Arenal
• Rainforest adventures
• Surfing and white water rafting
• Average temperature in the central valley is 70 degrees
  but on the coast ranges from 70-90 degrees
• One of the highest literacy rates in the world of 96.2%
  because of free but mandatory education

Map of Costa Rica

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Questions contact Kara Hanson at hansonks@uwec.edu

Last Updated March 17, 2005