In meteorology, a tropical cyclone, disturbance, depression, or storm, typhoon, or hurricane, depending on strength and location are types of low pressure systems which generally form in the tropics. Hurricane is the term used to describe tropical cyclones that form near Central America, and they need the warm humid air above tropical seas in order … More WHY HURRICANES RARELY STRIKE COSTA RICA
You may have read some information about Costa Rica on the internet that may have attracted your attention and tweaked your senses to want to explore the possibility of living here. Such as: “Costa Rica is the happiest and most sustainable country on Earth” According to the World Economic Forum in their Happy Planet Index for … More Costa Rica Living – The Myths and Misconceptions
In 1948, Costa Rica abolished its military and the previous military budget has been dedicated to security, education and culture. This act of pacifism has attracted many to this small country for various reasons over the past sixty six years. During that same year, the United States passed the Universal Military Training Act, and as Quakers believing in pacifism, … More Monteverde Costa Rica – Paradise for Pacifists and Adventurists
An innovative educational and research facility located in a cloud forest in Costa Rica was developed more than three decades ago to advance scientific knowledge and ecological sustainability. In 1986, the Quetzal Education Research Center (QERC) emerged out of the relationship begun between Southern Nazarene University, founded in 1899 in Bethany, Oklahoma, USA, and the … More Costa Rica’s Quetzal Education and Research Center
Since 1992, I’ve been fortunate to live and work in this fabulous country and from my travels throughout Costa Rica during the past 23 years, I’ve assembled the following information that details many of the diverse regions and unique attractions for you to enjoy. CENTRAL VALLEY – The heart and soul of Costa Rica, where … More Costa Rica’s Diverse Regions and Unique Attractions
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