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The only man-made canal in the park, Cano Harold is named after a logging magnate who built this canal to more easily transport the felled trees, Tortuguero National Park.
Tortuguero

February 8th 2014
US$ ≈ 500 Costa Rican colones (col) Tortuguero National Park lies on the remote Northern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. From April to May and July to October two species of sea turtles return to the shore to lay their eggs. During these seasons there are programs for tourists to take guided night walks on the beach to look for egg-laying turtles and hatchlings. According to my canoe guid ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » Parque Nacional Tortuguero

Costa Rican Flag 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
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10th February 2014

Use gender neutral language. Sexism is morally wrong.
Things are always made by humans, but not always made by men.
10th February 2014

Thanks but I'd be willing to wager that the canal, in fact, was made by men.

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