a paradise palm tree

Tortuguero and sights around San Jose

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July 31st 2007
I just looked at my entries and couldn't believe that Manuel Antonio was the last place I wrote about. A LOT has happened since then but of course, I just didn't get around to writing about any of it. 2 weekends ago I went with my friend Rachel to Tortuguero national park, a famous nesting ground for endangered sea turtles. On our way there, we stopped at a flower garden and banana plantation ... 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