High humidity

Costa Rica. Day 8. High humidity.

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November 18th 2007
Day 8. High humidity. Bottled water and sun block in hand, we load up the bus and head south to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of Costa Rica’s better known beaches. The drive over is an adventure in itself. Roads are narrow and pockmarked. As we drive over one-lane bridges, the wooden beds bounce and shudder. As some tour members settle on the beach, a few of us take off for a hike ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Manuel Antonio

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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