Samara

Pura Vida!

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May 6th 2008
San Jose was our first stop on our 2 weeks tour of Costa Rica. Compared to its South American counterparts, San Jose is a lot smaller and has a feel of a large town rather than a capital city. We had also heard reports of it being quite dangerous but the time we spent there, we met some very friendly locals who made us feel really welcome. We stayed in a local Tico (Costa Ricans) couple´s hostel, ... 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