Costa Rica is located in Central America, and has land limits with Nicaragua and Panama, besides having maritime borders with both countries, Colombia and Ecuador. Its capital is San José.

Costa Rica is characterized by very stable temperatures between its dry and rainy seasons. During May, temperatures are expected to remain between 18° and 26° Celsius. Rainy days are also expected.

The Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen is located in Belen, province of Heredia, in the Central Valley of the country. It is 15 minutes from the Juan Santamaria International Airport and 25 minutes from the center of the capital.

Considered one of the oldest and most stable democracies in the continent, Costa Rica is a presidential republic. In addition, it has a Congress of 57 deputies (Legislative Assembly), the Judiciary, and the Supreme Electoral Tribunal.