Costa Rica Flashcards
Landowners of a specific crop became wealthy and built many impressive structures. the crop was…..
Coffee
“El Museo Del Oro” features ancient works from artists using this precious metal
Gold
What natural disaster destroyed the original church, the “cathedral metropolitana?”
Earthquake
Which US president stayed at the “Gran hotel Costa Rica” and has a suite named for him?
John F. Kennedy
The “Parque Zoological” has more than 100 species of…
Birds
What is Costa Rica’s Motto?
Pura Vida- The good life
The “Parque Morazón” features a large statue of this man who was known for liberating South and Central America from Spanish rule. his name was…
Simón Bolivar
Costa Rica gets about how much rainfall each year?
200 inches
The fer-de-lance is one of the most dangerous animals in Costa Rica. what type of animal is it…
Snake
This frog is unique in that it has flexible limbs that allow it to jump, clean, and walk
Red eyed tree frog
The Capuchin or “White Faced” ____________ live in large colonies and will eat whatever is readily available
Monkey
How many toes does the silky anteater have on each foot
2
What type of whale is often seen along the coast in Costa Rica?
hump back whales
What event is the “arribiatta?”
Turtles go to the beach to lay eggs
Costa Rica is located between which two oceans
The Pacific and Atlantic
