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Rara Avis

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January 18th 2007
OLIVER (thats Sir to you!): So after a 1 1/2 long taxi ride from san jose a bumpy unimog ride a death defying tractor journy and a 1 or 2 hour up hill treck we have arrived in RARA AVIS one of the first ecotourist lodges built in costa rica. The place was going to be sold to a logging company but somehow they managed to buy it from under the loggers noses! the place is a private reserve with with ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

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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