Baby viper on Monterverde night tour

Costa Rica

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February 14th 2012
It's not been long since my last blog but it's my last day today in Costa Rica, and therefore Central America, so it seems like a good time to update. I'm currently in San Jose (for the third time in six days), getting ready for my flight to Rio de Janeiro this afternoon. Central America has been incredible - a chance to explore a group of countries that I knew very little about previo ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José

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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