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Central America Sees Boom in European Visitor Numbers
Central America received a total of 9,577,114 foreign visitors during the first ten months of 2011, according to preliminary data provided by the ministries of tourism of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.While this figure...
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Choosing An Exotic Costa Rican Wedding
Many people love the idea of a destination wedding because it offers something exotic, unique and special for one of the most important days in a couples life. If you are going to be getting married soon, and you...
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Costa Unknown: A Lack of Interest from British Travellers?
One can’t help wonder whether Costa Rica’s apparent shortage of British tourists is down to a lack of knowledge of its existence (you’d be surprised how many British people have seldom heard of the country) , sheer lack of...
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Los Sueños Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort Los Sueños Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort
Los Sueños Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort has been designed and built to the highest international standards to provide the ultimate in resort living. Few places in the world can offer the combination of amenities found at Los Sueños...
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Getting around In Costa Rica: A Beginner’s Guide
Traveling by Bus in Costa RicaThe bus service is better in Costa Rica than in the United States. Better, of course, doesn't mean that the buses are in better condition than in the U.S., but it does mean that...
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Costa Rica Butterfly Farm TourCosta Rica Butterfly Farm Tour
For over 20 years, since 1990, The Butterfly Farm has been offering in-depth 2-hour guided tours to the public. Depending on the weather, what's going on in the garden and the guide, every tour is unique and provides a...
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Environmental Tourism in Costa Rica
‘Pura Vida!’ translating literally from Spanish as ‘Pure Life’ is the motto by which most Costa Ricans live by. Lovingly known as the ‘ticos’, the people of this country live amongst some of the most diverse flora and fauna...
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Who Will You Meet in the Rainforest? Part 4: Amphibians
An introduction with photos to commonly sighted frogs and toads in the Costa Rican rainforests.
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Who Will You Meet in the Rainforest? Part III: Reptiles
An introduction with photos to reptiles commonly found in Costa Rica. Jesus Christ lizards, iguanas, crocs, sea turtles, snakes and more!
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Community Service Programs in Costa Rica
While in Costa Rica, teens hike volcanoes, learn Spanish, and observe the planet’s rarest flora and fauna. Most tours are balanced, allowing young adults time with their peers, host families, and community members. They work, practice Spanish, and tour the country.
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Costa Rican National Institute of Music invites Children and Young People Without Musical Knowledge to Participate in the 2025 Academic Year
The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National Institute of Music (INM), has opened the call for participation...