Costa Rica (meaning "Rich Coast") is a botanically rich and environmentally aware country in Central America, bordering Nicaragua and Panama. Although the country covers only 0.1% of the world's land mass, it holds 5% of global biodiversity. More than 25% of Costa Rica consists of protected national parks. The climate is tropical with two seasons - dry season is from December to April and wet season is from May to November.
The tour includes Centro Neotropico SarapiquiS Gardens, Arenal Botanic Gardens, Elsie Kientzler Botanical Garden, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Lankester Botanical Gardens. Photograph © jerryoldenettel