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Pacos, escuelas, bumpy roads, stage fright and other adventures in Samara.

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June 19th 2013
When I planned my trip to Central America, I had a window of about 5 days between the end of my volunteer project and the start of my backpacking group trip. Initially, I didn't really have a plan so I was thinking that I would wing it and figure out the best option when I arrived in San Jose. BUT, my fantastic family (mom, my aunt Carol and her boyfriend Chris, my aunt Susan and uncle R ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Samara

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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