James and Jane enjoying the boat trip on lake Arenal

On the road to Monteverde

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April 20th 2014
The morning is free time so I get breakfast at the hotel then after packing my bag YET AGAIN, I take a wander around La Fortuna, picking up a tasty pastry shop lunch on my way to sit in the main square and watch the world go by. It's not as quiet as I would've preferred as a noisy children's event is taking place led by a freaky clown. I see Ben trying to concentrate on a book without much success ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Monteverde

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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