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Why Life Is Just Better In Costa Rica
This tiny Central American country serves up a special blend of wellness, adventure, and nature—and it all adds up to “pura vida” for locals and visitors alike
Park with canals, monkeys, caimans, turtles
“Tortuguero was declared a national park on Sept. 24, 1970, and its boundaries were extended three times (1980, 1995 and 1998). Its area has increased from 64,701.45 hectares to 76,937. Of that area, 50,284 hectares are marine territory, and 26,653 are on land. Of the land area, 99% is used for…”