About Costa Rica and Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Costa Rica has enchanted many a visitor with its spectacular beaches, cloud forests, bio-diversity and the warm and friendly locals, known as “Ticos”. There are many intriguing aspects of this small republic such as: 27% of the country is protected in national parks, it has a literacy rate of 96% and it has not had an army since 1948. Costa Rica has been an island of peace in Central American history and is rich in opportunities for discovery.
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a land of contrasts. From its lakes and volcanoes to its verdant mountains in the north and arid farmland in the west. The country’s colorful and challenging past and present provides the perfect opportunity to see a different side of the Central American reality. Many do not know that the new Nicaragua is arguably the safest country in Central America, and is rapidly becoming a hub for foreign investment and tourism. You’ll touch, taste and feel Nicaragua’s past and present and be charmed by its poetic and sincere people.
