The grounds of Villas Lirio

Manuel Antonio National Park

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March 21st 2016
We're sad to leave Monteverde today. We decided to hike the half mile or so downhill from our hotel room to the hotel restaurant, enjoying the view out toward the Pacific. On the way we heard some brown hooded parrots squawking. The restaurant at El Establo is always crowded at breakfast time, and in fact sometimes there isn't a table for everyone. We were seated at a table for four and were soon ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica

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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