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Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica
December 12th 2018

Published: April 10th 2019

Oh Dread. Here comes that overwhelming feeling of doom. It can only mean one thing. My travels through Central America are coming to an end. I’ll have to return to my reality in chilly Canada, and I don't like it one bit. Further pressure comes from my Parental Units who are in Mexico at the moment and want me to stop by to have a Feliz Navidad with them. Ok. So that leaves me with only 10 mor... Read Full Entry

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Andrea

cabochick

This Canadian girl's passion for travel comes from my adventurous parents. My brother and I spent most of our youth traveling all over North America in the family’s camper van, airplane, and boat - going as far west as the Hawaiian islands, as far north as Tuktoyaktuk, and as far south as Mexico doing lots of adventurous stuff...canoeing, surfing, fishing, camping, hiking, skiing, exploring, jellyfish poking...it was the best childhood ever! That same adventurous spirit fueled my travel passion for over 30 years. I’ve been all over the shop. Now that I'm newly retired, I split my lif... full info

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Manuel Antonio Sunset

Can’t fault Costa Rica for having some of the best sunsets I’ve ever seen

Sloths

Hanging out in the trees during our hikes throughout Costa Rica

Eco Wind

Lots of turbines collecting the wind from the hills of Monteverde. Very smart

Weirdos

Ah the souls you meet when traveling. I particularly love the Aussies. Oi Boys.

Stunning Landscapes

As you travel towards La Fortuna, many of the hillsides have been cleared for ranching but leave behind a stunning painting of greens.

Pacific Coast paradise

Costa Rica's coast line is so beautiful with so many places to explore

Is that a deer?

Friendly little guys, obviously habituated to humans in the national park

Wild Macaws

The diversity of bird life in Costa Rica amazing. There must be some kind of conservation project I'm not aware of

La Fortuna de San Carlos

With Arenal looming in the backdrop, the most active volcano in Costa Rica.

Suspension Bridge

Some of the hikes in the rain forest jungle have bridges to cross high up in the trees

My Racing Crab

I will crab race on the beach with anyone who is willing to challenge me and little herbert

Big Trees

My kinda place in Costa Rica

Parasailing with your ass out

Nice Walk through the Forest

Up in the clouds we were lucky to have a dry trail to hike on, I can only imagine how awful this would be in rainy season.

flor de Costa Rica

Wild Black Hummingbird

Was about to put my camera away when this guy flew in front of me and then posed on a stem. I'd never seen a purple black one before

feeder frenzy

The hummingbird sanctuary was buzzing

butterfly farm

Street life San Jose

Prison Walls

The national museum resides in the old prison of San José

Perros

Eating meat on the streets is sure to attract some new friends

10th April 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

5 Stars!
Absolutely beautiful.

13th April 2019

cabochick
Andrea

Thanks! Yes, this cheeky fella was hanging out at our hostel.

10th April 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Trading sand for some snow
Not a good time to leave Central America. It is still snowing up north. I'm glad you listened to Brown Eyes... he knows things. I'm glad to hear some good has come from the flood of American expats on this part of the world. I enjoyed Costa Rica and spent a most of our time in the Monteverde area but never feel in love. We enjoyed zip lines, horse back rides, and ethereal waters but seemed too commercialized. We absolutely enjoyed the bull fight but when we went the scuba diving was not good. I was laughing as I read about your battle with the monkey, knowing all too well he didn't have a chance. My heart breaks when you had to say goodbye for now.

13th April 2019

cabochick
Andrea

Too commercialized, I agree. Very touristy. I'm sorry that the scuba diving was poor. Cocos island has spectacular diving apparently. Expensive though. I think I could be talked into go back for that. but overall, I probably won't return to Costa Rica.

11th April 2019

krishna
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very nice article and very informative details.. thanks for sharing such information.. nice article

13th April 2019

cabochick
Andrea

Thank you for the kind feedback!

12th April 2019

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Great picture
It is sad when places you once visited and loved some years later has turned into something dreadful and unlovable. I have a couple of those myself and there are some places I don't know if I should revisit. I want to keep the memories as they are and don't want to spoil them. /Ake

13th April 2019

cabochick
Andrea

Costa Rican sunsets are stunning and I've been told its because of the land positioning on the western coast. Oh and I find it hard not to compare previous trips, especially if the place was once pristine. I probably won't go back to Costa Rica again.

12th April 2019

MarkRCasas
Mark Casas

Cool photos
Very cool article with beautiful photos. I had a great desire to start traveling.

13th April 2019

cabochick
Andrea

Thank you! It's always nice to get positive feedback. I hope you start traveling soon!

6th May 2019

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Costa Rica
Wow, Costa Rica looks stunning! The monkey incident can't have been fun at the time, but I love the precision with which the monkey is checking through his potential spoils! I'm sorry to hear that you and your POBE had to part, I completely understand the soul-mate thing. Thank you for further inspiration to visit more of Central America ?

18th May 2019

cabochick
Andrea

Pura Vida
Interesting place it is! Definitely worth the visit.

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