Cahuita National Park, funny fruit

Howler monkeys, racoons and the works

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January 21st 2008
Our first night in Costa Rica we stayed in Cacts Hotel. The guidebook (which has been on the money so far) said it was in the range $15-25. Turned out the cheapest room was $40 and it was mightily shabby. On top of that they recommended the most revolting chinese to us. We could eat practically none of the food yet they still charged us. No more chinese for us in latin america! We spent a coupl ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón

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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