Costa Rica stands out from the rest of Central America for a long list of reasons that include social guarantees, a high literacy rate, a peaceful and democratic government and world-famous conservation efforts.

How did this exceptional nation evolve?

Events celebrated with great pride and events we would perhaps prefer to erase from history have sifted through the hourglass of time: from unprecedented environmental and cultural destruction, human bloodshed and strife, to the evolution of a peaceful democratic nation known globally for its successful conservation efforts, sustainable tourism development and refusal to subscribe to the idea of war. Here we provide a brief overview of the history of Costa Rica from pre-Columbian societies to the present day.

In any province of Costa Rica you can find restaurants, car rentals, tours operators, attractions and hotels.