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Guided tour through Santa Elena Cloud Forest

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July 22nd 2011
Geo: 10.3041, -84.798We woke early so we could make our 7:30 reservation for a guided tour at the Santa Elena Cloud Forest. I say "early," but every day is an early rise here. The sun comes up around 4:30. We gathered our rain gear just in case. We've been very lucky with the weather so far, but you are almost guaranteed at least some rain in the cloud forest. Cloud forests ge ... 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