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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]
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] Blog: Butterfly Conservatory
Date: June 22nd 2006
The Butterfly Conservatory near Arenal Volcano was an unexpected treat early in the morning during our visit to the volcano. We woke early and went for a drive around the lake ending up in a little area called El Castillo. We’d parked in front of the butterfly conservatory to let Bear get out for a walk when the gentleman working inside came out and offered to let us in for a tour. We hadn’t b ... read more
Date: June 22nd 2006
The Butterfly Conservatory near Arenal Volcano was an unexpected treat early in the morning during our visit to the volcano. We woke early and went for a drive around the lake ending up in a little area called El Castillo. We’d parked in front of the butterfly conservatory to let Bear get out for a walk when the gentleman working inside came out and offered to let us in for a tour. We hadn’t b ... read more


