Cloud Forest

Monteverde

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June 30th 2006
The cloud forest looked quite a lot like the muggy forests of Pennsylvania and seemed slightly less rainy, with many more screams in the distance - not of monkeys, but of zipliners, and the monkeys and other animals have all been scared away in this natural amusement park for Americans, but I guess that's what pays for this treasure to be protected; besides, a hiking tour with a bot ... 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