A weekend of 'all things Costa Rica' is arriving to Cornwall's nature haven, Eden Project, this month. Over the weekend of 18-19 May, families will be able to enjoy a wide variety of jungle-themed activities inspired by the beautiful Costa Rican rainforest - including a treasure trail and a dazzling exhibit of over 500 orchids.

The aim of the Costa Rica Festival is to promote sustainable tourism and conservation as well as celebrate Costa Rica's beautiful landscapes, extensive wildlife and incredible flora and fauna through diverse family-friendly activities. These will include:

• Orchid Display: the jewel of the Costa Rica Festival, this exhibition will display over 500 orchids, a flowering plant that naturally reflects Costa Rica's landscapes – the country boasts 400 species of orchid, 20% of which are endemic. One of the orchids on display will be the guaria morada (Guarianthe skinneri) - Costa Rica's national flower.
• Costa Rica Treasure Trail: an educational path to explore the country's biodiversity and all the fun facts around this (did you know that Costa Rica is home to 5% of the world's biodiversity?).
• Volcano Discovery: a workshop to learn how volcanoes help support Costa Rica's diverse flora and fauna (there are over 60 volcanoes in the country, including six active).
• Creative Costa Rica: a variety of additional activities to discover Costa Rica's culture, including music and dance performances and food tastings.

The Costa Rica Festival is taking place at Eden Project in St. Blazey (Cornwall) from 18-19 May and is the result of a partnership between the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) and Eden Project.

Entry costs £28.50 for adults and £15 for children over five years old (free for under 5s). Advance tickets purchased online benefit from a 10% discount. 

Further information about the Costa Rica Festival can be found here:

https://www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/costa-rica-festival-family-weekend

For more information about Costa Rica, please visit: www.visitcostarica.com/uk

Notes to Editors:

About Costa Rica

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, in the heart of Central America, Costa Rica offers visitors an abundance of unique wildlife, landscapes and climates meaning a trip to this Central American country is anything but run of the mill. The country proudly shelters approximately five percent of the known biodiversity in the world and has become a global leader in sustainable practices. Visitors to Costa Rica enjoy a highly organized tourism infrastructure offering a broad terrain of activities and accommodations.

www.visitcostarica.com/uk

About Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT)

Established in 1955, the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT), alongside its partners in the private sector, spearheads the vital task of regulating and promoting Costa Rica's extensive tourism offerings.

For further media information, please contact:

Enrique Martin and Angela Maini at Four Travel

Tel: 0203 697 4200 or email: costarica@fourcommunications.com