Costa Rica’s tropical climate is a major draw for nature lovers and adventurers alike. The country enjoys a “golden climate zone” along its Central Valley, where temperatures hover between 21°C and 27°C (70°F to 81°F) year-round.
While it does experience a wet and dry season, the rain often arrives in refreshing bursts, leaving the lush landscapes greener and more vibrant. Its balanced climate is perfect for outdoor activities like zip-lining, hiking, or simply soaking in the sun on its stunning beaches.
Painting is an ancient medium and even with the introduction of photography, film and digital technology, it still has remained a persistent mode of expression. So many paintings have been limned over dozens of millennia that only a relatively small percentage of them could be construed as "timeless classics" that have become familiar to the public—and not coincidentally produced by some of the most famous artists of all time. We, of course, have our opinion of what makes the grade and we present them here in our list of the best paintings of all time.