Bélgica Arias to represent Costa Rica
The countdown has begun  and with only two weeks to go, all eyes are on the opening night of the International Costa Maya 2006.

Of course, the highlight of the first night is definitely the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant which is a crowd favorite.

All seven countries have submitted the names of their gorgeous delegates chosen to represent them on  August 3rd.

Representing Costa Rica will be  Miss Costa Rica, Bélgica Arias.

Although, the 22-year-old Bélgica was born in San José, and grew up in Guayabo de Bagaces. The current Miss Costa Rica World certainly lives up to the motto, "those who persist persevere," as this year she participated in the Miss Costa Rica for the second time.

The first time Bélgica participated she was unable to walk away with the crown, but the second time around she was confident and indeed walked out victorious.

The five foot seven inch Bélgica is currently studying International Relations and Commerce with the ambition to receive her Master in Business Administrations in International Finances. Among her many hobbies, she enjoys volleyball, fishing, and reading.

Bélgica now joins contestants from Belize (Ninfa Juan), Honduras (Lissa Saenz), El Salvador (Silvia Mejia), Nicaragua (Anahir Rocha) and Guatemala (Masiel Carrillo).