Archive for the ‘Costa Rica’ Category
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Costa Rican Birthday Party

By Mark Bradley Waking up in a lush, green, tropical paradise in February should be reward enough for a Midwesterner used to ice, snow, and wind chill readings on his birthday but I had come to expect more in Costa Rica. The previous night I had arrived...

Gated gardens in San Jose, Costa Rica are the delight of pedestrians

Trip to Costa Rica

Story by Jerre Repass Photos by Jack Repass Visiting another country can be a most satisfying cultural experience or just another week in a hotel. Staying in people’s homes, talking to the natives, shopping in the markets: That’s what makes a trip...

Poas Volcano Crater

Costa Rica—Touring the ‘Rich Coast’ with Caravan Tours

Story and Photos by Jeff and Stephanie Sylva This year we finally decided to take that trip to Costa Rica that we had thought about for many years. We were constantly hearing what a great destination the “rich coast” was, and some friends...