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Volunteers in Costa Rica
No wonder the “Ticos” take pride in their country – an impressive 12% of Costa Rica is reserved as national park space. These parks offer volunteers various opportunities to help protect the environment through conservation work. Volunteers can also help the local people through social volunteer projects. Whatever you do to help out, your stay in Costa Rica is sure to be an experience you will never forget!
Costa Rica
Volunteers in Costa Rica: Information
- Capital city: San José
- Currency: Colón (100 = about 0.12 €)
- Climate: January 19°C, July 20 °C (average temperature San José)
- Visa: Free tourist visa on arrival (valid for 90 days), passport and onward/ return flight ticket required for entry.
- Food: Gallo Pinto (a spicy dish consisting of beans and rice)
- Sightseeing: Arenal Volcano, the Nicoya peninsula, the beaches on the west coast, the rainforest of Monteverde, national parks such as Tortuguero and Santa Rosa (sea turtles)
- Population: 4.25 million.
- Area: 51,100 km˛
- Language: Spanish
- Form of government: Presidential Republic
You can find further information on Costa Rica at www.lonelyplanet.com
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