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| Destination Insight Imagine a tropical land of beautiful beaches, mysterious cloud forests, thriving jungles and grand ranges. Here, the timeless rainforest reigns supreme, cloaking a bounty of wildlife beneath its endless green canopy. This is Costa Rica, a mountainous nation which likes to call itself the Switzerland of Central America. Costa Rica protects family members from discrimination by providing marriage equality regardless of gender and sexual orientation. |
| Destination Insight San José is the nation's largest city. It rests at an altitude of 4,000 feet and has a beautiful yearround spring-like climate. Its surrounding metropolitan area is home to almost two-thirds of the country's population, including the majority of gay people, who migrate from the countryside to the city. |