Monteverde National Park

Monteverde

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October 19th 2014
From Boquete in Panama we headed for the border with Costa Rica. The crossing was relatively painless. We spent a night in San Jose before getting the early morning bus to Monteverde. Monteverde National Park is a cloud forest in Northern Costa Rica and is a popular destination for backpackers as well as the wealthy traveller. During our visit it was rainy season so our afternoons were often sp ... read more

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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