Teaching Abroad in Costa Rica Overview: If you have never been, you probably know someone who raved about Costa Rica. They no doubt described having the adventure of a lifetime. A tropical wonderland at its core, Costa Rica is everything people say it is, and more. Any terrain you may want to explore, any exotic bird you may want to take a picture of, and any waterfall you may want to jump off of is there. It's all about the experience, and Costa Rica has it all. There is a reason that Costa Rica has blown up as a global tourist attraction in past years. English teachers working in Costa Rica are partly responsible for making it such an attractive destination for wildlife and beach enthusiasts. Quite simply, it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Go see what everyone is talking about.
Interesting Facts About Costa Rica
Ranked #1 on World's Happy Index - Happiest Nation in the World!
Approximately 25% of the country's land area is protected national parks, the largest percentage in the world.
Christopher Columbus arrived in 1502 and gave the country its name, Costa Rica (which means rich coast).
Tortuguero National Park-the name Tortuguero can be translated as "Full of Turtles" is home to spider, howler, and white-throated Capuchin monkeys, the three-toed sloth, 320 species of birds and a variety of reptiles.
Highlights of Working Abroad in Costa Rica
Soar across the jungle canopy on a flying fox at Monteverde.
Take time to sit and ponder the majestic rainforest at Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.
Make a nocturnal visit to Arenal Volcano, followed by a soak in a hot spa!
Learn to surf at Witch's Rock.
Festivals in Costa Rica Independence Day - All of Costa Rica and Central America
Costa Rica's Independence Day (and the rest of Central America's) is September 15th. The Freedom Torch is brought from Nicaragua by student relay runners the day before, arriving in Cartago with Costa Rican relay teams at 6 p.m. on the 15th, when everyone in the country stops what they're doing and sings the National Anthem. Kids in every town have "lantern parades" where they carry their home-made "faroles". The day is filled with parades, marching bands and parties!
