About Costa Rica

Because You Deserve a Treat!

About Costa RicaCosta Rica is one of the world's most exclusive tourist destinations due to its nature conservation, easy access and kind hearted citizens. The natural beauty and climate are palpable portrays, the peaceful and easy going nature of Costa Ricans are equally important in attracting tourists from all over the world.

Costa Rica is a small country and has a great biological and habitat diversity due to the convergence of two hemispheres, two oceans, and its varying geography. With only .03% of the Earth's land mass,
About Costa RicaCosta Rica has 5% of the world's biodiversity. As a percentage of land mass, it has more preserved nature than any other country.

The enormous biological diversity and natural beauty are unique in themselves. Combined with the fact that this is one of the most stable and peaceful democracies in Latin America, Costa Rica is an ideal destination. Having no army, allows the government to increase the education, healthcare and infrastructure budgets.

Experience yourself the genuine friendliness of the Costa Rican people and Its amazing diversity of life. Give your soul a big meal!

 
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Horizontes is a proud member of The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), Costa Rica’s National Tourism Chamber (CANATUR), Costa Rica Tour Operator’s Association (ACOT), Costa Rica’s National Ecotourism Chamber (CANAECO), Adventure Travel Media Source, and FUTUROPA. Horizontes is fully licensed with the Costa Rican Tourist Board (ICT) and has been certified with the highest level of the CST with Five Leaves (Certification for Sustainable Tourism).

 

Horizontes and Rainforest Alliance have established an alliance to work with suppliers in Best Management Practices in Sustainable Tourism Program since December 8, 2005. Horizontes supports MarViva´s efforts in protecting and supporting the management of Marine Protected Areas, Habitat for Humanity in promoting the community development through housing solutions, World Heritage Alliance seeking to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage and supports the Tourism Code of Ethics Campaign, to protect children and adolescents from Sexual Exploitation.