1. Costa Rica – Pura Vida (the pure life) Capital: San Jose Nationality: costarricense Click on the flag to hear the national anthem

2. La Gente – The people of Costa Rica refer to themselves as “Tico” Click on the photo above to see a short video about Los Ticos Costa Rican children and a wedding

3. La Pura Vida – farmers, ceramic artist, coffee bean workers, adventurers

4. Soccer players, students and families

5. El País Rainforests, waterfalls, and plenty of rich coast line

6. Volcanoes, coast line, Spanish architecture, ruins, and an outdoor paradise for true adventurers

7. Arenal Volcano on the eastern shore of Lake Arenal Click on the photo to see more on the volcano’s frequent eruptions and history A view from downtownOn a calm day

8. San Jose Click on the fountain to see a short video on the capital of Costa Rica.