Costa Rica
Our trip to Costa Rica
By Lucia Segovia and Meaghan Cyr
Costa Rica landforms
The Poas volcano is located near San Jose. The volcano is 8,885 ft tall and 1.6 km wide. It is one of the most popular tourists destination.
The La Paz waterfall Is located on the slopes of the Poas Volcano.The soil us rich in nutrients. The altitude is between 4,000 and 5,000 ft.
A Popular Tourist Destination
The Poas volcano attracts tourists from all around the world!
The La Paz waterfall
The La Paz waterfall is also one of the many tourist destinations on the slopes of the Poas volcano.
The Poas volcano erupts
While it is a popular tourist destination it is also one of the most active volcanoes in the world!
Climate
Costa Rica is known as dry during December - April. It is also known as wet during May-November.
The forests climate
The tropical forests in Costa Rica get at least 100 inches a year. This is the source of the wet weather in the region.
The beaches climate
The beaches climate varies from hot and humid to warm and tropical. This is a favorite for tourists.
Activities
We went to Manuel Antonio beach in Central Pacific Costa Rica. We also went to Monteverde rainforest in Costa Rica.
Manuel Antonio Beach
Manuel Antonio beach was one of the beaches we visited on our trip. We had so much fun swimming in its clear waters.
Monteverde rainforest
We also visited the Monteverde rainforest. We saw some tropical plants animals that we had never see before.
Food
Gallo Pinto is a popular food in Costa Rica. It has black beans and rice mixed together. Another popular food is Arroz con Leche. It has rice mixed with milk and cinnamon.
Gallo Pinto!
Arroz Leche!
Arroz Leche
There are many different ways to make Arroz Leche. These are only a few!
Music
When we were in Costa Rica we hear the Salsa and the Merenque. These songs and dances are traditional in Costa Rica.
Downtown San Jose Costa Rica Street Music
Location
Costa Rica is located in Central America. We stayed in the capital San Jose.
This flyer was created by:
Lucia and Meaghan