Yurgen on the Bridge

Atenas to Jaco

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September 24th 2007
Sept 24 I made it into San Jose with no problems. Both flights were early. I rented a car at the airport for $205 for a week (it's the off season), and got to my hotel, Colinas del Sol, by about 8:15 p.m. local time (mountain time). The place was dead when I got there so the yards keeper let me into my room. He told me Jurgen (pronounced Yur-gun) was around, but was a bar or restaurant at ... 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