Walking to the First Canopying Platform

August 5th 2006
Intro to La Fortuna La Fortuna is the nearest village to the spectacular Volcan Arenal, which looms 6 kilometers to the west. The volcano was dormant until 1968 when huge explosions triggered lava flows that killed nearly 80 people. It retains its almost perfect conical shape and the degree of activity varies from week to week, but nightfall can often offer an opportunity to watch ... 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

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Joe North and Lila Rose

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Hello everyone! Joe and I are so excited to be blogging our way through Central America. And, you should be excited too! This is like facebook.com for the traveler! Get ready to hear about our exciting Central American adventures as they happen (or, more accurately, a bit after they've happened - the internet doesn't grow on trees down here). Also, be on the lookout for some amazing photos! So, whether we're climbing Mayan ruins in Mexico, enjoying a beer in Belize, exploring grutas (caves) in Guatemala, sleeping in hammocks in Honduras, experiencing Nicaraguan night-life, touring the... full info

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