Iguana on the roof

Feliz Navidad de Costa Rica

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December 25th 2010
Geo: 9.62, -84.63Christmas morning in Puntarenas is warm and beautiful. We had a full day with all the highlights being Costa Rican animals -- monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, lots of birds and a blowfish.Chico and Andrew picked us up early for the day and we first stopped at a private house that Chico knew about. The lady who lives there lets people come by and feed the family of monkeys that ... 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