Category Archives: Costa Rica

Caribbean Costa Rica: Cahuita and Puerto Viejo

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Mary

I didn’t anticipate enjoying the Caribbean coast in Costa Rica. I was VERY wrong. People in Western Costa Rica have nothing good to say about the Caribbean side, and are almost disgusted when you tell them you’re going there! They … Continue reading →

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Monte Verde

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Mary

Monte Verde was AWESOME. I could have spent so much more time there, but unfortunately only spent 3 nights. After leaving Montezuma I made my way up to Santa Elena/Monte Verde by bus on the most mountainous road I have … Continue reading →

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Randoms

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Mary

There are definitely some things from home I miss down here! In no particular order, these are the things that keep popping into mind: 1) Jeans. I just want to wear my jeans (which I did not bring). 2) Sweatpants. … Continue reading →

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Montezuma

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Mary

Montezuma is touted as a hippy hangout with a tranquil appeal, according to my Lonely Planet guide book. I’m not entirely sure I agree – it seemed more like a young party location than an old hippy hangout. Montezuma is … Continue reading →

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Nicaragua to Costa Rica Transition

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Mary

Nicaragua was fantastic, through and through. I loved the people, the culture, the food, the nature – all of it was so thought provoking, beautiful, and rich in interesting things to learn. I honestly could go back to Nicaragua right … Continue reading →

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