Costa Ricans refer to themselves as Ticos (males) or Ticas (females)
There are over 500,000 species of wildlife, 900 of which are birds
Nicoya Peninsula is one of the world’s five Blue Zones
More than 25% of the land is protected in national parks, reserves, and wildlife refuges
There are six active volcanos in Costa Rica
The country’s slogan is Pura Vida, which can be used as a greeting or a response