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~A Taste of Costa Rica~

Did you know....

Monkeys are one of the most common mammals in Costa Rica - next to bats. There are about four common species of monkeys in Costa Rica, including the Howler money, Spider money, white-faced capuchin, and the squirrel monkey. Most monkeys live in groups of 10 to 40 with other animals


 * Official Name:** The Republic of Costa Rica(Republica de Costa Rica)
 * Capital City:[[image:island_of_costa_rica.jpg width="180" height="166" align="right"]] **  San José **People:** Costa Rican
 * Official Language:** Spanish
 * Languages Spoken:** Spanish, English, and French

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CLIMATE Between November and February, Cooler air comes down From North America, Bringing about the dry season ( summer). It lasts Until April then Temperature rises slightly bringing winter. This lasts from May to November Except form a two-week dry season in July. [|For more info on Costa rica's Climate click here!]



FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS


 * Santa Rosa National Park**

The last large stand of tropical dry forest in Central America can be found here. There are 10 habitats including extensive savannahs and deciduous and non-deciduous forests. In addition to its abundant wildlife, recreational facilities are provided on some of the beaches.


 * Cahuita National Park**

This park protects the only coral reef on Costa Rica’s Carribbean coastline. Its other attractions include howler and white-faced monkeys, racoons and 500 species of fish.


 * Chirripó National Park[[image:island_of_costa_rica.jpg width="180" height="166" align="right"]]**

The centerpiece here is Costa Rica’s highest mountain. Most notably the park is home to the quetzal, said to be Latin America’s most beautiful bird.

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[|Holidays] **December 8th**: [|Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary].
 * March 19th: ** [|St. Joseph’s Day, patron saint of San Jose and San Jose province]. [[image:st_joseph.jpg]][[image:island_of_costa_rica.jpg width="180" height="166" align="right"]]
 * November 2nd**: [|All soul’s Day]

Music

Popular music in costa rica right now is disco, rock,folk and classical. media type="custom" key="3617693"