Blogs from Tabacon, La Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica, Central America Caribbean

hola mis amigos! well, what a crazy week it certainly has been. ironically we are right back where we were exactly a week ago in alejuela (right outside san jose) and are somehow already heading to peru tomorrow. I cannot express in words what these past 2 weeks here have taught me and I feel very enlightened as a worldy individual. but enough of these thoughts, haha.. let me fill you in on this past week. last monday went well without a hitch.. carla and nikki arrived safely and on time and we made our way to the same bus station in san jose to find a bus to monteverde. after a good soda meal and a few cervezas, we were on our way. the ride there was absolutely breathtaking- up and up and up into ... read more

Short on Arenal and Tabacon: the pics say it all! I am getting my 'hot water massage therapy' 2 time a day for 2 days. Korina, I have met your match! They still offer full spa treatments here, for $$$$$...too much! Go to this URL for more on the hotel I stayed at: www.tabacon.com/ see all the pics.....I couldn't get me in the water...Da... WiFi in reception here, costs $15 for 24 hour access to net.. This is a 5 star hotel, and they know it! Gully washers off and on both days! Still nice and cool. Hotel is at 2000 ft above sea level. The volcano is @11,000. ... read more