Orosi Church

Irazu, Orosi & Basilica

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January 12th 2009
Today was another full day of the sights of Costa Rica. We started out bright and early (7 AM) and headed to Irazu Volcano. The drive up to the top was beautiful. The countryside was all green and much better than the city of San Jose. It was amazing to look down on the surrounding cities as we got higher. When we got to the park, we had breakfast at the small cafe. However, the entire time we ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Cartago

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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