Blogs from Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America Caribbean - page 7

Now officially our favourite National Park! It had it all: lovely surroundings, natural wildlife and beaches that came out of nowhere. We came into close contact with a deer, a sloth and seen a venomous snake that, if bitten, would kill you within 20 minutes (used the lens for that picture). This is a definate recommendation for anyone going to Costa Rica. The pictures of it speak for themselves. ... read more

Last night we all went out to the library fundraiser at Karola's in Manuel Antonio. It was great to see so many people there and they raised a lot of money for the library which is awesome. I also had one of the funniest nights of people watching I've had since I got here. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my camera so my recitation of my memories will have to suffice... My instructors here at school, and the two hold overs from the last class are some of the most amusing people to watch when they get a little drunk. I really had fun watching the "walk-off" dance contest they kept throwing down. Got to see Heidi do a handstand which was pretty stinkin' cool. They're a lot of fun to hang out with. I also ... read more

LO QUE MAL EMPIEZA PUEDE ARREGLARSE CON UN PAR DE MONOS Y PEREZOSOS 8h30- Nos levantamos después de una noche toledana y ahí nos damos cuenta de que esta habitación es de las peores del país, y de las peores en las que hemos estado en nuestra vida. El somier se ha medio roto, hemos tenido que usar nuestros saco-sábana ante el tono de color de las sábanas de la cama. La tapa del water está reconcomida, no está sucio, pero da esta sensación... ¿Por qué no reparamos en ellos ayer cuando visitamos al habitación? Nos dejamos llevar por la buena crítica y por urgencia de coger la habitación antes de que los demás nos dejaran sin ella... ya pagamos por dos noches, así que nos tocaría repetir experiencia. Pero bueno... forma parte del trato... Tenemos ... read more

Woo... Central America! We're at the lush, green Manual Antonio Park in Costa Rica. It's gorgeous! First, how we got here: Last night we arrived in Quepos after a long day of traveling. We had our 5:30 AM flight from Chicago, arrived in San Jose at 1 PM. From there, we found a bus to take us down to Manuel Antonio / Quepos at 4 pm. Five hours later, we arrived in Quepos tired, in the dark and with no place to sleep. It was a bit interesting, since the town of Quepos is, well, not really that great. Actually - it's a grade A dump. Our guide book recommended no place to stay in Quepos, and I could tell why. Since it was dark, and the only people out were rather drunk, I decided to ... read more

So I am back n manuel antonio. well atleast I was I am heading to Uvita and Dominical today. But yesterday I was up at about 8 to head down to the national park and look around it forest. Loaded with my Murse(man purse) a towel and of course the heavy duty bug spray, which subsitutes as deoderant down here. Nothing like the aluring oder of some 50%deet to bring those crowds in. Either way I catch the bus to the beach shell out my 240 colones and ride out. Once at the main beach you take the first left to head toward the park entrance...if you can figure out which left it is follow the big signs that say NATIONAL PARK, should be a no brainer. Its about a mile down the road to the ... read more