Monthly Archives: May 2009

Monteverde, Settled by Quakers

The Community named Monteverde was settled by eleven Quakers  families from Alabama in the early 1950s.  They left the United States and came to Costa Rica looking for a new home,  because they had a strong belief against the military … Continue reading

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Costa Rica Unique Ecotourism Destinations for the Nature Lover

Tortuguero Canals Rancho Margot While working many years  as a travel agent specializing in Costa Rica, I have had the opportunity to explore most of this small unique country , now on the forefront of  “World Ecotourism” I have my … Continue reading

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The Ethnic Make Up and Character of Costa Rican People

By international standards Costa Rica is characterized as a third world country or a developing country.  However, on first impression it does not appear so.  You don’t see the cardboard shanty towns that dominate the landscape of other developing countries.  … Continue reading

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Should I Include Alajuela, the City of Mangos

Alajuela is Costa Rica’s second largest city with a population of around  50,000.   It’s biggest advantage is that it  is located only two miles from the international airport Juan Santa Maria.  It’s a great place to spend the first night … Continue reading

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Weather around Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Many tourist have asked me about when is best time to travel to the Arenal Volcano to get the best weather? There is not precise answer for that question.  The weather around the Arenal areas is rainly all year.  There … Continue reading

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Marino Ballena National Park Costa Rica, whale watching

I am planning a vacation to Costa Rica and I want to see whales.  Is that possible?  Yes it is.  The best time of the year to see them in Costa Rica is  from December through April.  They can be … Continue reading

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Traveling to Costa Rica, Which International Airport to fly Into?

If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica and are wondering which international airport you should fly into?  Costa Rica has two international  airports.   SJO  or San Jose international airport is located  in the center of the country, 2 … Continue reading

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Driving from Arenal Volcano to Tamarindo Beach on NW Pacific, Best Route to Take

This article to is  inform you about the best route to drive  from Arenal Volcano to the NW Pacific beach of Tamarindo:  Best route to drive  is go around the north face of Lake Arenal to Tiliran, then to Canas.  … Continue reading

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Rancho Margot, Costa Rica

Rancho Margot Bungalow Let’s travel to Costa Rica to the Arenal volcano area and visit Rancho Margot.  Rancho Margot is a self sustaining organic farm located near the Arenal  Lake with  great views of the Arenal volcano.  This is indeed … Continue reading

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Renting a Car in Costa Rica, Credit Card Company car rental Insurance.

Renting a car in Costa Rica? First call up your credit card company and ask them what Insurance coverage they provide with car rental in Costa Rica?    Each credit card company is different.  But just for purposes of example- … Continue reading

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