three tiger herons

Kayaking in Tortuguero National Park

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January 26th 2017
Geo: 9.38945, -84.1347 We kayaked twice in the Tortuguero National Park, once with a guide and once with ourselves. A few of the ins and outs: The Park office opens at 6:00 am and there is a rush to get each group checked in and on their way. Suspect the upscale lodges register their guests and then pay after they have been in the park because you see their boats go roaring up the river with ... 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