
Nicaragua: History And Eco-tours en Espanol
With civil war in the past, this friendly Central American country welcomes visitors to enjoy its natural beauty and historic sights.The country of Nicaragua has become known in recent times both...
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Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast
A family traveler explores Costa Rica's Tortuguero National Park in beautiful Costa Rica.In addition to my many other Costa Rican travels, I have spent some time along the Caribbean coast....
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Costa Rica: The Monteverde Area
Monteverde, northwest of San Jose, is both a major tourist attraction and an amazing place to learn about the country's nature and culture.The best approach to one of my favorite areas of...
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Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast
Costa Rica's Pacific Coast has become its Gold Coast, a region now accessible by direct international air through the newly expanded airport at Liberia. With the beauty of beloved Quepos (home to many...
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My Summer in Panama/Mi Verano en Panama
As I reflect on the past summer '08 that I spent in Buena Vista, Panama, I can truly say that it was the best two months of...
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A moment of Inspiration in Panama
In the middle of the night, my eyes pry open from the sound of hard rain hitting the tin rooftops of Chitre. As loud as can be, my aunt sleeps soundly unable to hear the rain against the jittery metal....
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Soccer Team’s Goal: Brazil
My soccer team, made up of twelve mostly 13-year olds, two coaches, and me, went to Brazil in the beginning of summer 1997. We thought after winning two big tournaments and coming in first place in...
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Costa Rica Keeps Teens Busy
Costa Rica has plenty of outdoor activity for adventure-loving teens, and a tour operator who specializes in this age group. Seeing Howler monkeys atop tall trees and magnificent Blue Morpho...
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