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Maria grew up in the rocky mountains. She loves the mountain air, cultural diversity, and whipping up new wild berry jams and bread for the farmers market.

  • Hometown

    West Glacier Montana

  • Location now

    Missoula Montana

  • Craziest place

    Wisconsin

  • Advice

    Expect the unexpected moments

  • Dream destination

    A yurt in the snowy mountains.

  • Going next

    Alaska, to teach.

Maria Lundgren's Guide Book Entries

Info

  • Getting to and away

    Oct 19, 2008 - Moravia Del Chirripo, Turrialba, Costa Rica

    A 4X4 is necessary to reach Moravia del Chirripo. Currently there is no public transportation that goes to or from Moravia ......

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  • Getting to and away

    Oct 18, 2008 - Volcan Turrialba, Turrialba, Costa Rica

    No form of public transportation is available to Volcan Turrialba. For this reason, Volcan Turrialba is one of the least ......

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  • Guayabo National Monument Regional Transportation

    Oct 11, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    Buses from the main terminal in Turrialba leave for Guayabo and return to Turrialba three times a day Monday through ......

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Destinations

  • Guayabo National Monument

    Oct 11, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    Experience the ruins of an indigenous community that thrived in the heart of the rainforest from 1000 B.C. to 1400 ......

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  • Turrialba

    Oct 10, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    A busy agricultural town, Turrialba sits at 65 meters above sea level on the Caribbean slope of the Cordillera Central, ......

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  • Paraiso

    Oct 08, 2008 - Paraiso, Costa Rica

    A bustling working class city, Paraiso (pop 43,000) is a turnoff point from Cartago to reach Turrialba and access the ......

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Hotels

  • Wagelia Hotel

    Oct 10, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    Located downtown, Wagelia Hotel has 18 spacious and spotless rooms, surrounding an open terrace with tropical plants. The rooms feature ......

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  • Turrialba B&B

    Oct 10, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    Near the bus station and 1 block north of the central park, Turrialba B&B offers 11 rooms from single to ......

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  • Hotel Interamericano

    Oct 10, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    Set in a convenient part of town with plenty of rooms and friendly bilingual staff, Hotel Interamericano is the recommended ......

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Restaurants

  • Restaurant La Castellana

    Oct 11, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    Open 24 hours, La Castellana is the place for a filling breakfast in Turrialba. There is a full bakery with ......

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  • La Garza Bar and Restaurant

    Oct 11, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    Set on the northwest corner of the central park, La Garza is a good place to escape the noisy Turrialba ......

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  • Wagelia Bar and Restaurant

    Oct 11, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    It has an extensive menu including a variety of soups, salads, seafood, kebabs, meat cuts, pastas, children’s menus and more. ......

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Activities

  • Hiking

    Oct 18, 2008 - Volcan Turrialba, Turrialba, Costa Rica

    The unique draw to Volcan Turrialba is the solitude the second largest active volcano in Costa Rica presents, along with ......

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  • Guayabo National Monument

    Oct 11, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    Experience the ruins of an indigenous community that thrived in the heart of the rainforest from 1000 B.C. to 1400 ......

    Read More
  • Tayutic farm tour and hacienda experience

    Oct 10, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    Check out the traditional sugar mill (powered by oxen!), stone wheeled coffee mill and macadamia nut harvest. Set in the ......

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Tours

  • Loco's Wildwater Excursions

    Oct 10, 2008 - Turrialba, Costa Rica

    Featuring “custom tailored” raft trips for a variety of levels and durations, Loco’s has a professional reputation in Turrialba and ......

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