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Testimonial: Christmas Time in Costa Rica

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Travel Tips

Travel Tips

Happily, it is Christmas time again. It has been eighteen months since my usual non-religious Australian Christmas was replaced by the Catholic Costa Rican Yuletide merriment. After a short career life of hustle bustle stress and worldly ambition, I finally left Australia for the beautiful west coast of Central America. After eighteen months, I wouldn’t say I am a full fledged ‘Tico’ (the name for Costa Ricans) but I’m working on it.

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Top Safety Travel Tips for Costa Rica

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is definitely a very exciting place to travel to. However, it would be absolutely vital to protect your belongings and stay safe while you are traveling abroad. So, instead of bringing a wallet or a purse with you, it would be highly recommended to bring a money belt or a fanny pack instead, which will fit around your waist in a secure manner. This way, you can prevent pickpockets from stealing any of your important documents and your money.

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6 Ways to Travel to Costa Rica

Saturday, December 17th, 2011
CR Travel Deals

CR Travel Deals

Costa Rica is a land of unadulterated beauty and has many fabulous experiences to offer visitors. This oasis of serenity has a vibrant city life filled with fun and excitements, while at the same time offers jungle adventure and sandy beaches for relaxation and peace. You are able to partake in a wide variety of activities in Costa Rica and you can find many different types of holidays are available in just this amazing land.

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Testimonial: Authentic Costa Rican Cuisine

Monday, December 12th, 2011
CR Traditions

CR Traditions

Sodas and tipicos restaurants are ubiquitous throughout the Central American country of Costa Rica. Upon my first visit to Costa Rica, I soon discovered the difference between the two. Typically, sodas are a hybrid of a family restaurant and convenience store that emerges as a bar when the sun goes down. Many are modestly priced, and full meals range from $4 to approximately $7. Tipicos restaurants are an upscale version of sodas.

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Testimonial: My Adventurous Trip to Costa Rica

Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Quepos Beach

Quepos Beach

My experiences in Costa Rica will be remembered for the rest of my life. The peaceful country has so much to do that spending just a couple of weeks there was not enough. The next time I book my cheap international flights to Costa Rica, I’ll make sure I can stay a bit longer. I’m terrible with directions in my own home town and found it almost funny that in Costa Rica they don’t believe in street signs or marking buildings.

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Adventuring in Costa Rica on a Budget

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Guanacaste Travel

Guanacaste Travel

Monkeys: check. Zip lining: check. Hiking through jungle: check. Sunbathing on remote beaches: check plus. All your ducks are lined in a row. Now, it’s time to book your flight and hotel in the beautiful Central American country of Costa Rica! This is the perfect get-away for people who crave adventure and who would prefer to work on a rather conservative budget. Costa Rica offers a plethora of affordable, exciting activities.

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Budget Travel in Costa Rica

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
CR Travel Deals

CR Travel Deals

If you are considering traveling to Costa Rica, then you can definitely count on finding many things to do and see all within a reasonable budget.

If you are looking for beaches to go to, then you will find just the right ones located directly on the coast. Playa Manuel Antonio is a very popular beach/rainforest that many tourists flock to.

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Expats in Costa Rica: Tips for Expatriates

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Caribbean coastline

Caribbean coastline

Many people have left the various weather conditions of the continental United States in favor of a tropical paradise. They are finding their home in beautiful Costa Rica. Whether it is the breathtaking sunsets, or the tranquil beaches, there is something for everyone in this small Central American country. Many trade their snow shovels and boots for a bathing suit and sun tan lotion. This tropical paradise has weather that is moderate to mild.

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