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Meeting the people of Costa Rica in the small village of Juanilama
Overview With incredible scenery, an environmental ethic, and a tourism infrastructure, what more could Costa Rica offer? One simple word: people. The amazing people of Costa Rica don’t just spout the phrase “Pura Vida”; they live it. Many of my articles discuss Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) tours. Their focus on meeting local people is a…
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Magical, Lush, and easy to explore: The Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve.
Overview Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is home to mosses, mushrooms, epiphytic plants, climbing plants, and ancient ferns, all watered by clouds and fog. Throw in hummingbirds, and you have a truly magical place in Costa Rica. While the reserve is privately owned, it is managed by the government in a successful public-private partnership. With several…
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Enjoy the wonderful Flora And Fauna at Arenal Volcano National Park
Overview Scenic beauty fills Costa Rica, and there is no better place to see it than on a visit to Arenal Volcano National Park. The park includes part of Lake Arenal, on which we took a boat cruise to our hotel in Monte Verde. The National Park is located in the North-Central part of Costa…
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My Trip to Visit the Scenic Beauty of Costa Rica and meet the amazing people who live there.
Overview On this trip, I didn’t visit historical sites. Beautiful natural scenery fills every part of Costa Rica . From rainforest-covered mountains to the beaches of the Pacific Coast, Costa Ricans live in paradise. They express this in their national slogan, Pura Vida. The literal translation of “Pure Life” does little to aid understanding; “Good…
Examining historic locations, experiencing new cultures, and exploring scenic beauty
