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We are in San Jose

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June 4th 2011
Geo: 9.93, -84.08Late on Thursday night we arrived at our condo in an area of San Jose called Escazu. It is an area of the city where locals as well as expats live. From our condo we can enjoy a lovely view of the city by day and night. We have spent the last few days exploring the downtown area of San Jose as well as the Escazu area. As we sat and had breakfast yesterday morning we saw a monkey ... 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