"Paradise? Pura Vida? Oh Yeah" Top 5 Page for this destination Costa Rica by Suzie3
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Oh how I had been wanting to see a real live monkey in the wild! Boy do they have them. I have probably seen hundreds of them down there since my first time but still get excited. It is a land of constant surprises and constant change. You can hear the macaws coming for 1/2 mile. Have had hundreds of dolphins swimming beside the boat while fishing. Strange creatures around every corner from the tiniest ant to those elusive cats and anteaters.
You can be in the cloud forest and and hour later be in the rain forest. Another hour and you are at the beach. Backtrack a couple of hours and you are in a bustling noisy city.
This is the clay colored robin, Costa Ricas national bird. Not the prettiest but highly valued years ago by the farmers who knew when to plant by the song of the Robin.
The Violet Sabrewing is the largest hummingbird in Costa Rica.
- Pros:The wonderful smiling people. Most of them anyway.
- Cons:Lots of americans living there but I'm not....yet. :(
- In a nutshell:After 12 years of traveling down there I am still finding wonderful surprises around every corner.
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A very small place hidden away on the Osa Peninsula. I love the little cabin. Incredible birding. Food always... more travel advice
Cock a doodle Dooooooooo-all night
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This was a great family to do a homestay with. Very helpful in my spanish studies and very friendly. more travel advice
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Hi, Sue! Thanks for sharing your stories with us here!
Thanks Suzie great tips and photos. I'm going to CR next week and am really looking forward to it. happy travelling :-) Julie
Great detailed tips with wondeful pictures....and yes I want to go back to Costa Rica too! :)
Very useful tips, thanks for sharing !!
Right... I think I have all that!!! Thanks for answering my transport dilemma! I've read through the rest of your tips and I'm thinking I might even venture on the bus for that Tamarindo jaunt - we'll see! ;o) Thanks again xx
Great shot of a Hummingbird !
Hi Sue. Nice Costa Rica page. Happy Birthday. Have great day. happy travels
Excellent page. Yes, I can tell you love CR. There is a lot to love there. Super tips on accommodations. I have stayed in some and some I haven't.
Thanks for answering my question in the forum, it lead me to your pages which are great, Costa Rica does look lovely. :-)
Hi, you have really nice colorful pages here! I now know where to go for great nature and wildlife. Especially the hummingbirds and monkeys are my favorite! :) Take care, Christian.
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