Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica offers unique travel experiences and breathtaking views, but what you don’t know about Costa Rica may surprise you!

5 Fun Facts about Costa Rica

1) Costa Ricans refer to themselves as Ticos (males) or Ticas (females).  

2) The Guanacaste is Costa Rica’s national tree and the clay-colored thrush is the national bird. The national flower is the guaria morada, an orchid. 

3) Costa Rica has a population of 4.5 million and a life expectancy of almost 77 years, one of the highest in the world.

4) There are 800 miles of coastline in Costa Rica between the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.

5) Costa Rica is divided into seven provinces: San Jose, Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago, Guanacaste, Puntarenas and Limon.