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Costa Rica Cruise
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Costa Rica Cruises with Windstar.
The capital is San José, with an estimated population in 2000 of
309,672. Important cities are Puerto Limón (84,986), a trading center
and one of the country’s principal ports; Puntarenas, a major Pacific
seaport; and Alajuela, a center for the production of coffee and sugar.
The climate of Costa Rica ranges from tropical on the coastal plains to
temperate in the interior highlands. Average annual temperatures range
from 31.7°C (89°F) on the coast to 16.7°C (62°F) inland. A rainy season
lasts from April or May to December. Annual precipitation in the country
averages about 3,000 to 3,500 millimeters (120 to 140 inches).
Costa Rica’s forests contain rich stands of ebony, balsa, mahogany, and
cedar. More than 1,000 species of orchids are found in Costa Rica.
Wildlife is abundant and includes puma, jaguar, deer, monkeys, and 600
species of birds.
Costa Rica, with a relatively small Native American population, has been
strongly influenced by the culture and traditions of Spain. Native
American and African American influences have had relatively little
impact. The Roman Catholic cultural pattern of Spain, with emphasis on
the family and the church, has evolved into a national style of life.
Festivals in honor of patron saints are a colorful part of village and
town life. The guitar, accordion, and mandolin have traditionally been
the most popular musical instruments, and the music reflects a Spanish
heritage. Traces of the Native American culture survive in designs used
in jewelry, leather goods, and clothing. The national sport is soccer.
Float tropical rivers past graceful wading birds…poke through a
pre-Columbian burial ground…Aboard Wind Song and Wind Star, days of
jungle exploration mix with carefree beach days, and each day is unlike
any you’ve ever known.
Cruise Lines Destinations.
There are
WINDSTAR DESTINATIONS making stops in ports all
over the world. The Caribbean, Costa Rica, Greek Isles,
Mediterranean, Panama Canal and Signature Cruises. See
what you can experiences when sailing with Windstar Cruise Lines.
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