Background: Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong technology and tourism sectors. The standard of living is relatively high. Land ownership is widespread.
June 12th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Nicoya Peninsula I am officially changing the name of Boliva to Bait and Switch, because this is what they like to do. Do not believe anything a tour operator or bus company tells you. For example, say you would lik ... 9 photos[full story]
March 2nd 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Nicoya Peninsula A deep baritone hoot filled the room. My eyes squinted opened. I As I tossed over in bed, I tried to remember where I was and why I was there. Over the last five months, I have sampled an array of be ... 4 photos[full story]
February 19th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Nicoya Peninsula Hi again from the lovely surf town of Santa Teresa. Still living the beach life which consists of a lot of surfing, reading, more surfing and perhaps some serious lying around. Tough life. But I have ... [full story]
February 15th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Nicoya Peninsula Hola from the sweltering country of Costa Rica. Man is it hot here! I guess that´s what happens when you go to Central America in the middle of the dry season. After a month, I finally left San Juan D ... [full story]
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