5. It is the most progressive country in Central America

Costa Rica has made some incredible political reforms from its contribution to protecting the environment to abolishing the military and on and on. Costa Rica is one of the most progressive nations in the western hemisphere, and it shows that with its policies, agendas and more time and again.

When it was recently announced that Costa Rica went 75 days without burning fossil fuels for energy, it was a landmark for nations around the world. Costa Rica also preserves some 12,775 square kilometers for wildlife refuges and national parks, which is another benchmark for any nation trying to get in line with the Kyoto accord. It is often either rated at the #1 spot on the Happy Planet Index or very near it, also.

These reasons are among many for wanting to visit or stay in the land of Pura Vida!