Green Heron

Sandwiched between ocean and river

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April 21st 2008
The boat pulled onto the small patch of sand in the village of Tortuguero and we jumped off the front of the boat. A woman sitting by the 'dock' offered to show us to the hotel which would normally make me wary but she didn't seem to have any agenda and she did just leave us once she had rung the bell for the owner. We had booked a room in a small bed and breakfast which came highly recommended. T ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » Tortuguero National Park

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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