This helps Costa Ricans cultivate different types of plants, such as sugar cane and coffee. Furthermore, there are many volcanoes in Costa Rica that provide nutrients for the soil, making it very good for farming. Lastly, there are many tropical rainforests that are protected in Costa Rica. These forests do many things for animals and humans alike, such as provide oxygen and regulate the climate.
There is a wet season (May to November) and a dry season (December to April). During the wet season, there is heavy rainfall and even chances of flooding. This can make everyday activities, such as driving, more dangerous. Costa Rica also has earthquakes very often and the risk of volcanic activity from time to time. These events can damage homes and buildings, and can decrease general safety of people living here. Even though having such a wide range of animal species is awesome, people living closely to animals means more animal-related incidents. For example, Costa Rica does have poisonous frogs and snakes. Furthermore, there are many mosquitoes that can transmit diseases to humans. Lastly, there are many strong rip currents in the waters of Costa Rica which makes it hard to go swimming. However, rip currents affect tourists, who are unfamiliar with them, more than they do the local people.
