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Costa Rica
Costa Rica's Topography
Costa Rica is located in the heart of Central America. It is flanked by the Caribbean to the east and northeast, Panama to the southeast, Nicaragua to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The country contains a numerous rivers, plains, mountains, valleys, volcanoes, beaches, and several nature reserves. The highest regions are found in the interior, while extensive, flat lowlands reach to the Caribbean coast. On the Pacific side are bays, capes, cliff faces and inlets formed by the marine shelf, which cuts sharply into the coast. Three mountain ranges intersect with a fourth to form a cross and two volcanic ranges dominate the northwest.
Costa Rica's weather year around
The tropical weather in San José is usually temperate, with temperatures generally ranging between 70°F-85°F in the lowlands and 58°F-76°F in the elevated Central Valley, and San José, Monteverde, and Arenal. The Pacific coast is more arid and is the hottest region, with dry season temperature up in the 90s. Summer is the dry season, running from December to April and winter is the rainy season, running from May to November, though rain tends to fall only in the late afternoon or evening.