Costa Rican Biodiversity

Costa Rica is incredibly rich in biodiversity, hosting a wide variety of plants, animals, and ecosystems due to its strategic location and diverse habitats like rainforests, cloud forests, and coral reefs. Despite covering just 0.03% of the Earth's surface, it is home to about 5% of the world's species, including jaguars, toucans, butterflies, and countless plant species. This biodiversity is vital for ecological health, climate regulation, and local communities. Costa Rica’s conservation efforts, national parks, and eco-tourism help protect this natural wealth, making it a global leader in biodiversity preservation.