Guides and Directories

Mystic Planet - Contact information for retreat centers, environmental groups, and intentional communities.
http://mysticplanet.com/COSTARIC.HTM

BBC News - Country Profile: Costa Rica - Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/country_profiles/1166587.stm

CIA World Factbook - Costa Rica - Basic information about the country's geography, population, government, and infrastructure.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cs.html

The Tourist Publicomer - Online edition of the printed pocket guide, with descriptions of lodging and attractions in the country's popular vacation destinations.
http://www.touristcostarica.com/

Info Costa Rica - Country guide with many articles on different subjects related to travel, business and culture. Also has forum, chat, pictures, puzzles, Spanish lessons and directory of local listings.
http://www.infocostarica.com/

Costa Rica Click - Multi-subject directory covering the entire country.
http://www.costaricaclick.com

Development Gateway - Costa Rica - Foundation provides a portal for resources, activity database, project information, business opportunities, recent notices and publications. [English, French, Spanish]
http://old.developmentgateway.org/countryprofile/index?country_iso=cr

Costa Rican Times - Country guide to the business and community resources, tourism and recreational opportunities, and local art and culture.
http://crtimes.com/

Costa Rica Internet Directory - Directory containing links to hotels, tour operators, car rentals, Costa Rica real estate, health services, business, art, products, and services.
http://www.costaricainternetdirectory.com

Bruncas - Directory of businesses, entertainment, hotels, and civic organizations.
http://www.bruncas.com

Costa Rica Guide.com - Map resources, including sources for topographical maps, book recommendations, free materials for educators, and details of national parks and bike routes.
http://costa-rica-guide.com/

Costa Rica Web - Information guide to government, businesses, tourism, and local products and services. [English/Spanish]
http://www.costaricaweb.com/

World Headquarters - Links and annotated lists of tourist destinations, legal information, maps, and cultural resources.
http://www.worldheadquarters.com/cr/

Costa Rica City Guide - Directory of businesses, organizations, and attractions in San Jose, Golfito, and Quepos. [English/Spanish/German]
http://www.costarica-online.com/

Cocori Complete Costa Rica - Introduction to the country and topical articles about living, working or traveling through the nation.
http://www.cocori.com/

Explore Costa Rica - Links to information on weather, real estate, travel, and retirement.
http://www.explorecostarica.com

Costa Rica Home Pages - Brief descriptions and links to businesses and community groups. [English/Spanish/German]
http://costaricahomepages.com

US Library of Congress - Portals to the World: Costa Rica - Annotated directory of selected online resources.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/hispanic/costarica/costarica.html

US Department of State - Costa Rica - Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports.
http://www.state.gov/p/wha/ci/cs/

Costa Rica Map - Includes general information with mapping to hotels, adventures and surfing areas, national parks, natural refuge and biologic reserves. [English/Spanish]
http://www.costaricamap.com