This is the first blog post I write for my website, and I want to use it as a trial for my next posts. I start by sharing some exciting facts about my country of birth, Costa Rica. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and here I share my top 10 reasons why you should visit it:

1. Among the top 15 of the happiest countries in the world
2. No army since 1948 (70+ years)
3. Oldest democracy in Latin America (since ~1889)
4. Generates 99% of its electricity using natural sources
5. 28% of its area is protected as national parks, reserves, or wildlife refuges
6. Contains 4-6% of the world’s biodiversity (with only 0.03% of the earth’s surface)
7. 200+ volcanic formations with 7 active volcanoes and 3 of them erupting regularly
8. 1,290 km (800 mi) of coastline with stunning beaches touching two oceans
9. One of the best coffee in the world
10. It’s pura vida ;)