Sunset at Playa Hermosa

Day 20 to 25: Uvita

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March 24th 2022
I left Quepos for Uvita, a small beach town further south into Costa Rica known for the Marino Ballena National Park. I took the public bus, takes about 1.5 hours. At Uvita, I was staying in a hostel just next to the park. I reached and headed straight to the national park (it's a Marine park with a beautiful beach and the famous whale's tail). There is an entry fee of $6 to the park, most ... read more

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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