Learn more about Costa Rica.
What you should know before your trip.
Santa Ana, Costa Rica
the ideal starting point for a Costa Rica trip
Santa Ana is a quiet and interesting small town.
If you would like to escape the hustle and bustle of San José, you can head west to Sta. Ana stay in the hotel. Santa Ana, with almost 30,000 inhabitants, is only 15-20 minutes from San Jose center and about the same distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport. Santa Ana is an excellent base for exploring and traveling Costa Rica.
History of Costa Rica
In 1502, Christopher Columbus reached Central America
Another 60 years passed before Costa Rica was settled. The name Costa Rica, the rich coast, reflected an assumption about potential mineral resources. It turns out that no great natural resources have been found, but there are other “riches” in Costa Rica that live up to the reputation.