Sunset at Corcovado national park

Costa Rica

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September 8th 2008
Rainforest We decided to spend three days in the Corcovado national park on the Osa peninsula - time for some trekking - been a bit lazy recently. We took the 6am colectivo (giant truck) to arrive at the park just after 8. According the the guidebook and the national park office it should take 5 to 6 hours to reach La Sirena - the park lodge in the centre of the park from which you can do lots o ... 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