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kyoub    
"Who lives sees much, Who travels sees more"....Arab proverb


Real Name: Kay
Lives In: Texas, US
Member Since: Aug 05, 1999
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Page Views: 5,317            Last Visit to Costa Rica: September, 1997      

From a birders point of view

by kyoub - last update: Nov 2, 2005

Nature

The valley
Costa Rica is not an island in the Caribbean, it is in the center of Central America. It would take months to really explore it, yet with less than 20,000 square miles, it is one of the smallest countries in Latin America.
We walked among the rain forest giants, seen the green turtles nesting, got a ringside view of two of the more active volcanoes, ogled at the birds,and heard the howler monkey.
Violet sabrewing

Fauna

Costa Rica is a treasure house of flora and fauna unequaled in so small an area. There are 850 species of birds here.
Costa Rica is known around the world for its national park system, now protecting over 12 percent of the land.
We came as a couple that wanted to see some birds. We left as birders. We had caught the fever.

Adventure

Costa Rica is a place to try things that you have never done before: go whitewater rafting,tramp along trails in a tropical forest, ford rivers with water to the hood of your car, take off on horseback to explore the countrside.
Expect the unexpected.
Muddy River

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Pros:"Incredible natural beauty"
Cons:"Diesel fumes"
In A Nutshell:"There is something different about Costa Rica"
kyoub's Costa Rica Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
 
Restaurants
Tips: 3 - Photos: 2
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 9 - Photos: 9
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 4 - Photos: 3
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Local Customs
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Shopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

kyoub's Costa Rica Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
ArribadaSeptember, 1997 6
TarcolMay, 1995 4
NosaraSeptember, 1997 3

Comments for kyoub about Costa Rica
agapotravel Sun Sep 14, 2008 19:57 UTC
 Hi Kay! Costa Rica has always been on my wish list because of the waterfalls! I enjoyed my virtual tour around your pages. Great information and gorgeous pictures! :-)
sourbugger Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:33 UTC
 some excellent tiny animal tips here - always a winner for me !
Pete.Gibson Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:11 UTC
 Thank you for sharing your experiences in this fasinating country, its still high up there on my to go list
toonsarah Sun Oct 21, 2007 15:22 UTC
 An excellent overview of one of the countries high on my wish list - and now even higher, thanks especially to your descriptions of birds and the turtles nesting
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