Bullet Riddled Spanish Building

San Jose, Costa Rica

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January 22nd 2006
I've spent the last couple of days here in San Jose. Not really doing too much. During the day I've wandered around the streets a fair amount. I went out to some clubs last night with a couple of people. We were the only gringos around. Everyone else was young locals. Very young. The drinking age is supposedly 18 but I don't think club owners protest too much to a 16 with money in hand. I've met s ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José

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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 techn... ... read more