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Fascinating Facts About Costa Rica

February 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

DID YOU KNOW THAT… Costa Rica is beloved by tourists for its national parks, beautiful beaches, traditions, friendly people and perfect climate. DID YOU KNOW THAT… The Costa Rican democracy is considered to be the oldest still in existence in the Third World.

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Costa Rica Vacation: Travel By Horseback, Canoe And Hot-air Balloon

January 8th, 2008 · 1 Comment

When you arrive in Costa Rica, the first thing you may notice is its lush scenery and beautiful landscape. If you have been to this country but have experienced it only from the ground, you haven’t really experienced Costa Rica. Vacation travel takes on a whole new meaning when you arrive, because once the transportation logistics is over, the real fun can begin. How many different ways can you enjoy a vacation? As many as you like: on dry land, in the water, on air or a little of them all.

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Volunteer with Sea Turtles in Costa Rica

December 7th, 2007 · No Comments

about 0.1% of the worlds landmass, it contains 5% of the worlds biodiversity. About 23% of the country is composed of and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Costa Rica is home to a rich variety of plants and animals. While the country has only protected forests and reserves.

Costa Rica is a wonderful country to go volunteering. There are a lot of volunteer projects for you available in Costa Rica. You can join a volunteer teaching program with children in orphanages or do conservation volunteering or turtle conservation volunteering in National Parks.

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Tourists are Flocking to the Costa Rica Pacific Coast

October 3rd, 2007 · 1 Comment

The Pacific Ocean Coast of Costa Rica is absolutely beautiful. The northern region is also much more developed than the Caribbean Sea or Atlantic Ocean coastline. The Pacific coast, which is continuously speckled with classic Costa Rica beach properties, is a 630-mile coastline that features many bays, coves and inlets that give the coastline its distinctive features.

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Girlfriend Getaways – Please, not another Spa weekend!

September 27th, 2007 · No Comments

One of the best of these “girlfriend getaways” is the Surf Diva Costa Rica Surf Adventure, an all-gals surf trip to the tropical jungles of Central America, which includes accommodation near the beach, an expert surf instructor and guide, yoga workshops, massage and superb surf!

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