By Andrea Romano for Travel & Leisure

It has Stunning National Parks.

     30 National Parks including Tenorio Volcano National Park.

It boasts active and dormant volcanos.

     More than 60 volcanos with five actives.

It’s a wildlife paradise.

     The country is a haven for more than 500,000 species of animals, including scarlet macaws, howler monkeys, humpback whales, green iguanas, sea turtles, and sloths.

It’s known as the hummingbird capital of the world.

     Fifty different species of hummingbirds.

It’s a playground for adventure enthusiasts.

     There are dozens of tour companies specializing in river rafting, fishing, ATV        driving, scuba diving, tubing, horseback riding, and zip lining through the rain forest.

It’s an unsung culinary destination.

     Traditional cuisine shaped by Spanish, Caribbean, and Indigenous influences.

It has both Pacific and Caribbean beaches.

     The country has more than 800 miles of pristine, beautiful shoreline on its Pacific and Caribbean coasts.

It’s dotted with world class resorts.

     Destinations like the Papagayo Peninsula offering sandy shores, wildlife experiences, and five-star accommodations.

It’s easy to find a good cup of joe.

     Coffee connoisseurs looking to immerse themselves in all things java can stay at Finca Rosa Blanca, a hotel and organic coffee farm that offers tours and tastings.

It has a potent national beverage.

     When you’re not drinking coffee, you should opt for Costa Rica’s other drink of choice: guaro. The clear, sweet liqueur is made from sugar cane juice and has a very high alcohol content.

It’s a convenient vacation location.

     Costa Rica is about a three-hour flight from Miami.

It’s one of the world’s happiest countries.

     One of the best-known Costa Rican mottos is “pura vida,” which means “pure life.”

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