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Costa Rica has long enjoyed the title of Central America’s favorite travel destination. A democratic republic since 1889, Costa Rica is one of the most politically stable Latin American nations. This sparsely populated nation has protected over 25 percent of its area from development, creating a rich playground for travelers with its lush rainforests and cloud forests that are home to over 200 species of mammals, 850 species of birds and 200 species of amphibians and reptiles each.
Aside from the volcano this high waterfall is one of La Fortuna's main attractions. A steep walk through rainforest, where you ...
Overview This climb is a long and tough one but the views make it well worth it. Cerro Chato sits ...
This is one of the rare activities you can do for free around Monteverde. The only actual cost is the ...
This eclectic place is a fantastic spot to base oneself in La Fortuna. Rooms are cozy with wooden ...







Totem Hotel Resort & Restaurant is located 1.5 kilometers outside of Puerto Viejo, on the Playa Cocles. This area is ...







Our small and private lodge is located on approximately two acres of landscaped property that fronts the only road on ...







This first-floor balcony restaurant overlooks the sea and gets packed with visitors at lunch but is more manageable at night. ...







Right next door to Miriam I, this venue offers similar food in a more pleasant setting. Flickering candle lights shine ...







One of the most popular places in town, this small restaurant packs in the people like it packs in the ...







"Boule" is a good bar to hit with friends just about any night of the week. They open in the afternoon and, if you've got nothing to do, head in, grab a table and order up a Tower of Imperial. Pilsen is not on tap here (unfortunately). The Tower holds about 7 beers and costs 5000 colone; Pilsen and Imperial run between 800 and 900 colone depending on the tourist seasons (the price went up in December after the rainy season). If you like to play pool, there are three tables in the back on the first floor but the guys running this area are unfriendly and stingy. Rates for pool are by the hour. It seems like fun and the modo "Relax" does not apply to this section of the bar. Nonetheless, Boulevar is a good place to go, especially with a group because it is larger than other spots in the city and due to its proximity to the National University and other popular bars and restaurants on the east side of town. This is a good spot to meet new people who speak both Spanish or English and sometimes other languages. Heredia is full of international students and travelers so don't be shy.
The people were beautiful and friendly. The wildlife was incredible. The beaches were pristine and uncrowded. We stayed at Hotel Casa Chameleon in Mal Pais and just from our private balcony we would sit and watch the wildlife. So many different types of birds, we had a great time just trying to match them with the bird chart the hotel provided. It was a magical time in a magical place.
The people are friendly. They defintely like the American dollar. Clean. Be careful about renting a "beach house". The beach houses are not like Malibu. Surfers might like the beach houses, but families shouldn't consider it. A hotel resort type beach accomodations would probably be better.
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