feet on a suspension bridge

Rainforests and Volcanos

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December 9th 2010
La Fortuna is a centre of Costa Rica’s eco-tourism. There is accommodation ranging from backpacker to sheer luxury (we are at the bottom end), restaurants and bars, and scores of tourist agents all selling the same range of tours. The one thing missing (at least now in early December) are the tourists. Here at the base of Volcan Arenal, an active volcano, there is hiking, kayaking, rafting and f ... 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