Tico Train Tour Atenas to Caldera

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Saturday we took the Tico Train Tour, paseo en tren a la tica from Atenas to Caldera for approx. $11 each. What a wonderful experience, we’d recommend the trip. We’ve seen a great deal of this country in our first year here but this was an opportunity to see it while leaving the driving to someone else. On the train we were able to see parts of Costa Rica we wouldn’t be able to by car. We had an excellent time in car 58. The crew was great, entertaining and funny when we understood their jokes. We were able to meet Juan Paniagua, President of America Travel, and a great guy with a wonderful vision. America Travel is the company running the train tours.

This blog is a photo journal of our train trip, for our story click here
or go to our website www.anewlifeincostarica.com

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Enjoy the photos

PURA VIDA!

Jen, Bill, Callista and Bear (who isn't allowed on trains)

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Photos

Tico Train
Atenas train station

Tico Train Car 58
Atenas train station

Callista Riding the rails
Riding the Costa Rica rails

Our Hosts
Juan Paniagua, President America Travel and Lisbeth our cabin crew.

riding the rails car 58
Our fellow travelers.

Buying typical snacks
Peanuts, candied peanuts, cashews, etc.

Riding the rails
Beautiful Costa Rican country side seen along the tracks.

Group shot
Best I could do in close quarters.

How long did that take?
Riding the Costa Rica rails

Walking in Puntarenas
Ruth and Mark walking on the boardwalk in Puntarenas.

Beach in Puntarenas
Puntarenas, Costa Rica Beach

Weary travelers
Hot, sticky, sweaty, tired...happy to be heading back to cooler weather!

Sunset ride
Riding the Tico Train at sunset back to Atenas.

Evening entertainment
The entertaining crew on the Tico Train.

Back where we started
The end of a wonderful trip on the Tico Train in Costa Rica.

Comments

[Alexander]

Costa Rica
Even before getting on the plane, I couldn’t control my excitement. I had heard so many wonderful things about the Costa Rican beaches and their particular nature. That is why I had decided to visit both coasts, Pacific and Caribbean during my vacation. For 15 days I traveled trouble free on public transport throughout Costa Rica’s coastline, getting to know a variety of fascinating beaches. Each one having a particular type of sand and vegetation. The Caribbean Sea is unique and this particular coastline is home to a vivid afro Jamaican culture. The colors and the smells are unforgettable, where the natural beauty of the area can only be compared with the flavors of their cuisine, unique in the country both original and delicious. From the coconut flavored “rice and beans” platter to the Caribbean “patty” dumplings. The Pacific is also a very diverse area. You can find all different kinds of beaches where the vegetation grows right up to the coast. For example, in Manuel Antonio National Park, the tree branches from the rain forest provide shelter from the sun as you sit on the sand, the only thing one has to worry about are the whiteface monkeys that like to eat your food. These adorable and friendly natives tend to befriend tourists while their friends sneak behind you and take your snacks; it’s quite funny actually. There is so much to see in Costa Rican beaches. It is very different from anything I have ever seen, and I am eager to see more of Costa Rica. My next trip will probably be focused on volcanoes, rainforests and bird watching, if I get the chance!

[Just Jen]

Thanks for commenting Alexander
I'm looking forward to another trip to the Caribbean. Our first trip was fun but I would've liked to do more exploring instead of spending time at the hotel. Our daughter starts school in a week so unfortunately our travels will be limited to vacations. I'm thankful for the year we've taken off and traveled around. I'd be interested to know about where you stayed and if you'd recommend it. Thanks again for reading and more for commenting. We may live here but we learn from others travels.