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Nature Reserves in Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio National Park

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Awesome place. We used Airbnb to find a place to stay for only 68 dollars a night. We found a very comfortable apartment/ studio c

Lakes in Santiago Atitlán

Lake Atitlán

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Aldous Huxley described it as "the most beautiful lake in the world". It has an area of 128 km2 and a depth of approximately 35

Volcanoes in La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano

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The way of life in the lush Central American country of Costa Rica is best exemplified by the popular phrase 'Pura Vida!' It is ea

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Nature Reserves in Tikal

Tikal National Park

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There is much mystery surrounding the development and disappearance of this civilization. During my trip to Guatemala I did not wa

Nature Reserves in Tortuguero

Tortuguero National Park

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Tortuguero National Park is a fantastic natural park and a must-see if you're in Costa Rica. If something surprises you at this pa

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Islands in Ukupseni

San Blas Islands

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Our main motive for visiting Panama was the San Blas Archipelago on the Atlantic coast. This archipelago of 400 white-sand islands

Waterfalls in Lanquín

Semuc Champey

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The natural pools of Semuc Champey are one of the most popular places to visit in Verapaz, Guatemala. To get there from Cobán, you

Volcanoes in San Vicente Pacaya

Pacaya Volcano

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The Pacaya volcano is a really interesting place to visit. The ascent is easy and the volcano is active, so there are small erupti

Islands in Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro

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In 2007 we took a break and went to Costa Rica because it's very close to our home. We flew from Liberia to there, which was a sup

Nature Reserves in San Pedro

Poás Volcano National Park

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The Poás is two-thousand seven hundred and eight meters high. The Poas Volcano National Park has a geyser-like crater which is the

Volcanoes in Alajuela

Poás Volcano

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I loved the care taken of the place, the cool weather, hummingbirds and peace! A wonderful, magical place where you can connect wi

Viewpoints in Antigua Guatemala

The Cross Hill

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The views are taken from this mound are impressive, especially if the day is clear, with the volcano on the Water front. Although

Waterfalls in Alajuela

Falls of Peace

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The La Paz Waterfall Gardens are a private ecological reserve in Vara Blanca in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica. It's full of

Rivers in La Fortuna

Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort

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The Arenal Volcano hot springs are literally in the volcano itself, and heat of the water comes from the lava. It's wonderful to b

Islands in Flores

Flores Island

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Flores Guatemala is a city located at a distance of a hundred miles from the Guatemala border - Mexico. This city is surrounded by

Nature Reserves in Puerto Jimenez

Corcovado National Park

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On my second day at Corcovado Park, after a day on the beach accompanied by monkeys and birds, I had to cross one of many rivers.

Volcanoes in Masaya

Masaya Volcano National Park

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This is the sign we found in the parking lot upon arrival to the volcano. The sign states that the Masaya volcano is still active,

Rivers in Bijagua

Celeste River

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A beautiful river located in the Tenorio Volcano National Park, its waters are a stunning blue color due to the volcano pouring sa

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