Common Area Pura Vida

To Caribe

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June 21st 2008
On Wednesday at noon I boarded the bus at the Caribbean Terminal bound for Limon, Cahita, Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo: all coastal cities, towns and villages on the east side of Costa Rica. I had planned to head to Puerto Viejo and make my way south to Manzanillo and north to Cahita. On the bus I sat next to a young Tica (a Costa Rica woman) who was in San Jose only for the day to see her s ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

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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