Villa del Sueno

Pura Vida

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July 25th 2009
Pura Vida! Friday was another extremely early morning- 5 A.M to be exact. Luckly for me Liz's generous cousin didn't need too much persuading to drive me to the airport. I'm grateful for his kindness; the thought of using public transportation in El Salvador alone is terrifying. The pit in my stomach disappeared after he volunteered. I arrived at the airport at 6 A.M. Quickly, I checked my bag ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Nicoya Peninsula

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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