The View From Our Life Saver Hotel

Moving to Esparza

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September 16th 2007
OK, I know after you read the next few sentences you might think I’m making this stuff up, but here goes. When we got off the bus from Playa Flamingo to Alajuela it was raining. Nothing unusual as it seems to rain every afternoon there. However, as we get out of the taxi at Vida Tropical I’m thinking to myself, “Man, is it ever cold.” As we drag our bags in Owen looks at me and says, “Da ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Esparza

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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