Beach near Punta Leona

There's a huge resort called Punta Leona about half way between Puntarenas and Jaco. Even though it is illegal to prohibit access to beaches, it's hard to get past the guards here. We found our way in though!

Election Day Costa Rican Style, A Beach trip and more.

February 6th 2006
Today is Election Day in Costa Rica. This election is particularly important as its citizens select a new president to replace the outgoing president, Abel Pacheo. By many accounts, Pacheo was not terribly successful. Not a professional politician (he was previously a radio announcer among other entertainment-related professions), he did what he could but it seems the country slid backwards a b ... read more

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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

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