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Costa Rica Surf Report: April 2012

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Forecast Caribbean Coast: The first two weeks of the month will stay fun, with consistent surf from waist- to chest-high. Toward the middle will be one more major swell, and then the season fades fast with April ending with knee- to waist-high waves. Overall, the beauty of the area offers a wealth of healthy activities, [...]

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Reese Witherspoon Pregnant at Beach in Costa Rica

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Baby on board! Reese Witherspoon showed off her baby bump in a black one-piece swimsuit Wednesday during a vacation in Costa Rica with her family. The “This Means War” actress was joined by husband Jim Toth, 41, and her two children – Ava, 12, and Deacon, 8 – from her previous marriage with actor Ryan [...]

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Slip Away to Costa Rica’s Hot Springs

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(CNN) – Ziplining through tropical rain forests, rappelling down steep waterfall cliffs and whitewater rafting satisfy the rugged outdoor cravings of Costa Rica’s tourists. But after a day of wear and tear on the body, a long soak in a natural hot spring can provide much-needed relief and relaxation for adventure travelers. Visitors to Costa Rica [...]

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Sometimes, Danger Looks Inviting

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Stay away from every kind of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:22 NLT) On a recent mission trip to Costa Rica, we had a day to do some sight-seeing. I chose to go on a walk through a cloud forest. The trail was linked by 5-foot bridges; picture miniature “Golden Gates” for foot traffic. These bridges cross [...]

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Canyoneering Lures Eco-Adventurers to Costa Rica Jungle

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So there I was about to go over the ledge at the top of a 210-foot waterfall in a place called Lost Canyon near an active volcano, when I began to have doubts about Costa Rica’s hottest new eco-adventure craze. The guide standing a few feet above urged me to release my grip on the rope. Within [...]

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La Mansion Inn Arenal Lake Hotel

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Nestled on the sloping shores, and mirrored in the pristine waters of Lake Arenal in North-Central Costa Rica, the Inn is surrounded by sweeping panoramic views set amidst the enchanting grandeur of nature in it’s purest form. Centuries old trees filled with wild orchids and a myriad of varieties of bromeliads, are home to Howler [...]

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La Semana Santa – Easter Week

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‘La Semana Santa’ translates simply as ‘The Holy week’ and refers to the 7 days preceding Easter Sunday. In a predominantly catholic country, Easter is a very significant event arguably even more so than Christmas.  It is a time when the devout and the pious indulge in religious activity, each day bringing yet another mass [...]

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Family Adventure

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Departure place: San Jose International Airport. Trip duration: 10 days / 9 nights Vacation theme: Nature and Adventure for the whole family Number of tours: 4 Regions visited: 4 Inclusions of this vacation package: Private transfer from San Jose International Airport to Buena Vista Hotel One night lodging at Buena Vista Hotel in a Deluxe Balcony Room, with breakfast included Private [...]

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Costa Rica Rainforest

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Departure place: San Jose International Airport. Trip duration: 10 days / 9 nights Vacation theme: Nature Number of tours: 4 Regions visited: 4 Inclusions of this vacation package: Private transfer from San Jose International Airport to Don Carlos Hotel One night lodging at Don Carlos Hotel in a Standard Room, with breakfast included Transportation from Don Carlos Hotel to Pachira [...]

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Costa Rica Beach

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Departure place: San Jose International Airport. Trip duration: 10 days / 9 nights Vacation theme: Beach, exploring the coast Number of tours: 3 Regions visited: 4 Inclusions of this vacation package: Private transfer from San Jose International Airport to Buena Vista Hotel. One night lodging at Buena Vista Hotel in a Deluxe Balcony Room, with breakfast included. Private transfer from [...]

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