Looking out over San Jose valley

Into the central belt

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August 26th 2010
We landed down in San Jose town with some what of a thud. Its as manic and crazy as you would expect when you step foot out of the airport and the taxi ride left us clinging onto our lives as well as our seats. The main word we used to describe San Jose was 'dirty' and thats in the kindest way. But it is by far the starting off point for some of the most beautiful scenery Costa Rica has to offer. ... 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