Hurtling out of the slide

Volcanoes, hot springs, lava... you know the score!

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May 19th 2010
La Fortuna, Costa Rica ...by Sarah La Fortuna is a very touristy town. Tour companies are everywhere, everything is in English and prices are quoted in US dollars - it is a condensed version of the rest of Costa Rica. The reason for the tourist mayhem is primarily the looming, ever present (except when shrouded in cloud) Volcan Arenal. It's quite a sight to be wandering up the High ... 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