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Heights and getting lost time and again - Costa Rica - June 2011

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July 10th 2011
So where do I start? Many people that we know have been to Costa Rica or have some connection to it. We had heard that it is the most developed country in Central America; it had amazing beaches, and attracts many English speakers. Preparing to go, we did our research: reading blogs, internet research, and reached out to friends. We had many expectations and precautions. Costa Rica turned out to b ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal

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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