With plenty of active volcanoes, lush tropical rain forests, and more than 1400 miles of coastline on both the Caribbean See and the Pacific Ocean, modern-day Costa Rica is a major destination on both the ecotourism and outdoor adventure circuits. Nearly 25 percent of the land area is protected in national parks and other designated areas, providing ideal conditions for its abundant biodiversity to thrive. With an average daily temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit, it's something of a paradise for our species, too.

Originally released by New Dimension Media, 2016. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 16, 2021.