Overview
Costa Rica lives up to its name of the “rich coast’ in more ways than one. As the most affluent country in Central America, it also boasts amazing bio-diversity across its beach, rainforest and volcanic landscapes. It is revered for its stability and serenity - having abolished its army in 1948 - and its concentrated efforts in raising levels of literacy, healthcare and quality of life. Meanwhile, proactive conservation has made it a top eco-tourist destination.
The capital city of San Jose is the country’s engine room. It may lack the visual allure of the rest of the country but it does exude a uniquely cosmopolitan air; and it is ultimately the springboard from which to explore the nation’s treasures. From the cloud forest of Monteverde to the nesting turtles on the Nicoya Peninsula, a comprehensive network of buses and airplanes will take you anywhere you want to go.
- Small country that’s easy to travel around
- Lots to see and do
- Friendly, hospitable people
- Plenty of TEFL jobs
- Opportunity to save money
Things you might not know about Teaching English in Costa Rica
- Costa Rica has over 300,000 species of insects!
- From the capital, San José, it is only a 2-hour bus ride to either the Pacific or Caribbean coasts
- It’s a country of stunning natural beauty, with almost a quarter of the land being protected forests and reserves.
- Costa Ricans are coffee lovers, so much so that you’ll sometimes even see babies drinking it from their bottles!
