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Lookout-Inn in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Lookout-Inn is located...

Hot Springs around Arenal Volcano Costa Rica

At the base of the Arenal Volcano are many hot springs.  One does not have to dig very deep to hit the hot water.  Vacationers to Arenal have several choices for hot springs . The most popluar is Tabacon Hot Springs and Spa.  This was the first hot springs to be developed in the Arenal Area.  It is a very forceful under ground springs emerging...

A Costa Rica Vacation-Visit A Primary Rainforest

Wouldn't it be wonderful to take a vacation to Costa Rica to visit her natural treasure- the primary rainforest? Here you find some of the last remaining primary rainforest in the world.  The government of Costa Rica starting in the late 1980s has designated large portions of it's primary rainforest for National Parks in the effort to preserve a...

wildlife in costa rica

https://www.designdestinations.org/2015/02/costa-rica-wonderful-wildlife/...

Wonderful Day Along the Blue River Costa Rica

My Costa Rica Journey A series by Ann: connecting people to people and people to places in Costa Rica . The Blue River originates at the base of the Tenorio Volcano in north central Costa Rica.  My daughter Xinia, photo below, her husband Rolando, and I had come from Alajuela to spend two days looking to purchase land for me to build a house. Â...

Passion for Travel: Destination Costa Rica!

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Playa Grande and Tamarindo Estuary, Northwest Costa Rica

My Costa Rica Journey- A continuing series written by Ann and dedicated to all those who love nature and wish to learn about the most interesting and educational destinations for tourist in Costa Rica. Playa Grande is located  on the Northwest Pacific Ocean in the Province of Guanacaste, only a few miles north of Tamarindo.  This beach is a 12 k...

Smiles and Patience-Facts About Living and Retiring in Costa Rica

Helpful facts about Living and Retiring in Costa Rica from someone named Charlotte Ann Cabezas Creed, a farm girl from down home Alabama-United States of America.  I first started coming to Costa Rica in 1968, a newly wed starry eyed young bride.  No, I did not speak a word of Spanish. 1967-My husband Rod had just finished his medical doctor in...

Retiring in Costa Rica, Insurance thru "Caja"

Can I buy the Public Health care Insurance better know as the "Caja?"  I am planning to retire in Costa Rica.  I have heard that this insurance is good and not expensive.  Is this truth or fantasy?  Yes if you become a permanent resident of Costa Rica you are required to purchase the Government run public health care insurance.  The cost depe...

Biking in Costa Rica

I am thirty years of age and an avid biker.  I am planning a vacation to Costa Rica this summer and want to bring my bike to use as part of my transportation.  Do you recommend this? No, I don't recommend you bring your bike to Costa Rica, unless it is an organized tour for bikers.  For this reason:  Drivers here in Costa Rican generally do no...