Margay relaxing

Volunteering at Las Pumas near Canas

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June 6th 2007
I landed at San Jose airport and was collected by Nicki the rep from the volunteer company i-to-i. I had signed up to do about 3 weeks work at a big cat shelter. This was to be my first time volunteering - I wanted to give something back for all the wonderful trips and fantastic times I had whilst traveling and holidaying. My first couple of days in Costa Rica - the first time I had ever visite ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste

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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