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                                         Introduction     References     Websites

We traveled to Costa Rica for Christmas in 1998 and again in 2005

  • 1998: La Playa Grande, Rio Frio, Fortuna &  Arenal 

  • 2005: Selva Verde, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuelo Antonio & Corcovado

 Experiencing Costa Rica is discovering the incredible:

harmony of loving people                                                natural beauty ,

wildlife                                                                                       and fresh food 

                  Howler Monkey                                                     Capuchin Monkey                                                         Fresh Seafood & Fruit Drinks

Reference books we recommend:

  • Choose Costa Rica For Retirement, John Howells, 1998.   Our very favorite guide.  The best insight into the local towns and areas, people, and the living experience.   John lives in Nosara and relates: What a day is like in Costa Rica { is it boring? No, not enough time to accomplish it al.}  http://discoverypress.com/
  • jaguar.gif (7232 bytes)Costa Rica The Ecotravelers Wildlife Guide, Les Beletsky, Natural World Academic Press, 1998.  The guide is a reference for the wildlife, and is endorsed by the Wildlife Conservatory Society
  • Frommer's 98 Guide To Costa Rica, Eliot Greenspan, Simon & Schuster Macmillan, 1997.  An informative guide to facilities by location. 
  • Fodor's Exploring Costa Rica, A guide filled with beautiful pictures, and mapping of the national parks.      Top

Websites Web.gif (7578 bytes) of interest:

Caution Potholes

  Potholes, rough roads and blown tires:  A rock ruptured our rear left tire after about 900 km.  We found the tire pressure was set at 60psi instead of the standard 36psi.  We had the tire repaired and adjusted the pressure.   Cost: $4US.

We hope this page shares with you our joys of visiting this wonderful country. Please use the tabs and hypertext to explore the coast, cloud forest, the jungle river area near Nicaragua, other sites and travel references.

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