Hotel Villa Lapas

Hotel Villa Lapas

The all-inclusive, rainforest ecoresort of Costa Rica

“Thanks for the beautiful basket of fruits in both of our rooms - that certainly was a delicious treat!”

-Jim Carolyn & Cheri Johnson

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About Costa Rica

Small Country. Big Charms.

A developing, peaceful, army-less country, Costa Rica is a Central American success story, featuring high living standards and a stable economy.

Location

Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama

Geographic coordinates

10 00 N, 84 00 W

Area

  • Total: 31,752 sq.mi (51,100 sq.km) - slightly smaller than West Virginia
  • Land: 31,478 sq.mi (50,660 sq km)
  • Water: 273 sq.mi (440 sq km)

Climate

Tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands.

Highest / Lowest Points

Lowest point: Pacific Ocean (0 ft / 0 m). Highest point: Cerro Chirripo (12,532.808 ft / 3,810 m)

Population

4,016,173 (July 2005 est.)

Nationality

Costa Rican(s). Affectively known as Tico(s) in colloquial speak.

Languages

Spanish (official), English

Literacy Rate

96% (total average)

Government Type

Democratic Republic

Capital

San José

Provinces (divisions)

Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limon, Puntarenas, San José

Currency

Costa Rican colón (CRC). However U.S. dollars are widely accepted as legal tender, specially in tourist areas. Euros are still restricted to banks and exchange houses.

Exchange Rates

Costa Rican colones per US dollar - 439.485 (2004), 398.663 (2003), 359.817 (2002), 328.871 (2001), 308.187 (2000)

Source: CIA World Factbook

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More Exciting Tours at Villa Lapas

Skyway Tour

Canopy Tour

Experience the raw power of the rainforest through our SkyWay walking tour. Of 1.5 miles (2.5 km) in length, this all-ages tour lets you observe a wide array of exotic flora and wildlife firsthand. Make yourself one with the jungle! Read more...

Canopy Tour

Canopy Tour

Fly over the rainforest! Let your adrenaline flow while you zip through the jungle suspended by a canopy. It is natural fun for all ages! Read more...

Birdwatching Tours

Birdwatching

Villa Lapas is the place to be for serious birdwatchers all over the world. More than 400 species of exotic birds await you! Witness unique species on their natural habitat, like the scarlet macaw, toucans,antshrikes and many others.Read more...