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COSTA RICA AND CROSSING THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA TO COLUMBIA

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October 13th 2016
Costa Rica leads the world in biodiversity and this is evident in the exceptional numbers of exotic wildlife. It has the largest percentage of protected land and sanctuaries and was among the first countries to offer ecotourism. With the demise of the coffee oligarchy and independence from Spain, Costa Rica set out on the path to establishing a democracy which granted right to work, minimum wage a ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Carara

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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