Cycling at Puerto Viejo

Monkeys, Volcanoes, Bike Rides and Snakes

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May 13th 2010
Crossing Into Costa Rica To cross into Costa Rica we needed to take a boat from Bocas to Almirante on the mainland, then a short taxi to the bus-station (we were in fact taken to the wrong bus-station, but our bus passed it, fortunately), then a bus to the border town of Changuinola. It had been pouring with rain for most of the journey but was thankfully clear and sunny by the time we ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

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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