Playa Pelada

Beach Time

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June 17th 2011
Geo: 9.98333, -85.65Yesterday we left Atenas for our four hour drive to Playa Guiones in the province of Guanacaste. It is a surf town along the Pacific Coast. We arrived mid afternoon to our home there. This area is very humid, lush and very warm. This morning we were woken early to the sounds of howler monkeys in the trees not far from our house. After breakfast we watched a large troop of ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Nosara

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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