Chilling out in the Hotsprings

Volcano Arenal

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April 1st 2006
The clouds parted and we awoke to a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano far from our balcony. We were incredibly lucky considering no one had seen it for weeks due to cloud cover. We had a lovely pancakes, maple syrup, and plantain breakfast (again...), and prepared to mount our horses! Yep, we decided to make our 3-hour journey to the volcano by horse! Now during the course of our trip, ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal

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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