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Costa Rica 2006 - Sarchi and Jardins de la Catarata La Paz

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April 2nd 2006
On Saturday afternoon, Carlos and Genia took us to Sarchi. Sarchi is a village with lots of artisans. It is also the destination of many tour buses full of souvenier-seekers. Famous for its decorated oxcarts and wooden furniture, Sarchi has numerous shops created to serve gringo demands for little items to put on coffee tables, bookcases, and refrigerator doors to help them remember beautif ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela

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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