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Hanging bridges and Arenal volcano

April 19th 2014
We head off early in the morning to be taken on a guided tour of the Arenal Lodge Hanging Bridges just outside La Fortuna. We meet our guide and it turns out his main thing is plants so we get to find out lots more about the jungle vegetation this time. First plant he picks out for us is the Ataxia which he says is very poisonous. Its alternative local name is 'Lotteria' as the leaves have whit ... read more
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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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