Arenal near sunset

Volcan Arenal - La Fortuna area

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April 5th 2006
Though they are only a few miles apart as the crow flies, Monteverde and Volcan Arenal remind one of the old "you can't get there from here" line. The Continental Divide is between them, and all the driving routes are round-about and long. One can use public buses and spend 7-8 difficult hours... or spend a little money and take the van-boat route, which gets you across in about 3 hours. We o ... read more

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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