A baby turtle just hatched

A quick return to Costa Rica..

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November 19th 2008
Well since we had spent some time in Costa Rica before, we decided that we would just have a quick trip through it and revisit some of the best spots from our last trip. Our first stop was on the pacific coast in a town called Tamarindo, where giant leatherback turtles are supposed to nest on the beach at night. Well after paying for a turtle-spotting tour and sitting up for two nights waiting to ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » La Fortuna

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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