Manuel Antonio Beach

Free Day

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March 11th 2005
After many days of scheduled activities, today was free to spend as we wished. Many decided to explore the nearby town of Quepos for some shopping followed by an afternoon at the beach. The beach was lovely - hot sand and lots of sun with Manuel Antonio National Park next door. The tide was coming in, so we enjoyed watching the surfers ride the waves. Later this evening, there was a synchroniz ... 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