Cascada La Fortuna, where we swam in the cool pool

Pura Vida in Costa Rica

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April 27th 2007
The Costa Ricans, or Ticos as they call themselves, have a saying, Pura Vida, meaning Pure Life that you hear constantly as a greeting or to say something is cool and it’s a very worthy description of the country in general. It is a very vibrant place with so much to offer that you could easily spend many weeks here and not be bored. It’s also extremely easy to travel around because it’s a ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica

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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