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The Legend of Rincón de la Vieja
Rincón de la Vieja translates to “Old Woman’s Corner” or “Old Woman’s Nook,” a name it very much lived up to.
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The Battle of Santa Rosa
The heart of the battle of Santa Rosa comes down to one man, William Walker. Walker was an American man from Nashville, who had a passion for colonization.
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Living Fence Posts in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country that is heavily dependent on cattle farming as a form of livelihood for many of the residents. So, when driving on a rural road, fencing for grazing boundaries is a noticeable feature of the landscape. What may be less noticeable is that some of these fence posts are living, breathing…
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The Ceiba tree at Tirimbina
From September fourth through the ninth, we did a chocolate tour, a pineapple tour, a river float, and a few guided hikes.
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Sendero Pacífico
The Sendero Pacífico is a network of trails, but the main line connects the Monteverde Cloud forest to the Gulf of Nicoya.
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Independence day
Prior to Independence Day we took the time to learn more about the history of Costa Rica.
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Los Faroles
On September 14, the night before Costa Rica’s Independence Day, torches and lanterns are carried throughout the country to symbolize spreading the announcement of freedom when it was gained in 1821.