arroz con pollo

arenal volcano

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December 5th 2009
After 3 days in the city learning the ropes, we went off on our own with our GPS- we call her GyPSy. The route to Arenal was amazing, scary and beautiful all at the same time. The tiny road took us through villages and over mountain ridges, all the while dodging pot holes and negotiating curves. We found a 'typical soda' to eat at - it's our goal to eat the local food - instead of at tourist resta ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » La Fortuna

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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