Monthly Archives: July 2009

Six Months After major Earthquake hit Costa Rica

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Ann

Earthquake January 2009 Vara Blanca, Costa Rica At 1:21 p.m. on January 8, 2009 a massive 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Costa Rica with it’s epicenter  nineteen miles NW of the capital city of San Jose , on the southeastern  flank … Continue reading →

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Want to See Birds, Travel to Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Ann

If birds are what you want to see  travel  to Palo Verde National Park in Costa Rica’s northern province of Guanacaste,  because the  biggest attraction in the park is the BIRDS.  The months of mid December through mid March over … Continue reading →

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Leatherback Sea Turtles Nesting in Costa Rica By Jan Yatsko

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Ann

Pura Vida in Costa Rica Take a bi-monthly peek into artist Jan Yatsko’s daily life in Costa Rica. Humor, reflection and inspiration are woven into her experiences that revolve around her passion for art, nature, culture and food. June 2009 … Continue reading →

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Costa Ricans “Some of the World’s Happiest People”

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Ann

Costa Rica has some of the world’s happiest people. They live long lives with an average life expectancy is 78.5 years,  and many live longer into their nineties.   Costa Rica ranks second in the world in life expectancy.  Canada is … Continue reading →

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The Mojito, Costa Rica’s Famous Rum Drink

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Ann

No one call tell you better than Marina Villatoro, the Travel Experta  about this wonderful drink made with rum called the Mojito. #fullpost{display:none;} Hey you cocktailers! Welcome to the monthly International Cocktail Hour – Drinks ‘Round the World. Your two … Continue reading →

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Travel Tip: Did you Know About the Tamarindo Shuttle?

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Ann

Travel tip:  If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica let me tell you about the Tamarindo Shuttle.   From the Liberia international airport to Tamarindo it’s only $18 per person (one way)  with a minimum of 2 persons.  … Continue reading →

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