Costa Rica
Costa Rica is exactly what it means, rich coast. ... Costa Rica lacked gold and silver that mesmerized the 16th century Spanish conquerors. For this very reason Spain virtually ignored Costa Rica during colonial times. Costa Rica also lacked a large amount of Amerindian population that is why most of the people today are of purely Spanish decent. Costa Rica is snuggled in between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Costa Rica is very rich in plant and animal life. Costa Rica is almost covered by forests. ... When sea turtles come to Ostional, Costa Rica to lay their eggs it is called la arribaba- the arrival.