Because the ecosystem creates the perfect climate for growing these crops and the seas provide plenty of food, many jobs regarding agriculture, fishing, sales, and more are available to Costa Ricans.
A major challenge for the people is how isolated some parts of the country are from urban life. The roads also had to be built around large mountains, thick forests and great changes in elevation. When there is a landslide or excess rain, the main roads close, and a one-hour drive is transformed into a four or even six-hour drive (I speak from experience)! This can be very dangerous in the event of an emergency, as travel times are affected, along with the instability of the roads during heavy rain.
Because the country goes from the rainy to the dry season, it is difficult to cultivate the same crops year-round. The crops cannot take too much water, but also cannot withstand dry conditions, so a perfect balance is in need. The rains are not very consistent for crop production, making it difficult for the farmers to grow in some areas.
Costa Rica is very innovative when it comes to adapting and finding efficient use for its ecosystems. Approximately 70% of the country's electricity comes from hydropower (electricity powered by the movement of rivers) because there are many resources available to produce this energy. Another, more tragic, example of adaptation to the ecosystem is the Volcán Arenal eruption in the 1960s, where a small town sat at the base of what they believed was a mountain.
