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	Visit Monteverde

By Srechko on December 1, 2003

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Monteverde Trail

by Srechko

Monteverde in a Rain Forest National Park with bunch of hiking trails. At the park entrance you can hire a guide or decide to walk by your self. Either way, staff will recommend you which trail to take depending on how much time you want to spend there. Hike is interesting, but except for hummingbirds and some other types of birds no other animals can be seen here. There is an interesting waterfall and a "Vista" point inside. Actually I was kind of disappointed by this park and some other attractions in this area. See more in my traps section.

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Directions: Monteverde National Park

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	See Crocodiles below the bridge close to Tarcoles Tip Rating:

By Srechko on December 1, 2003

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Crocodiles - Bridge close to
Tarcoles

by Srechko

If you are travelling along the highway from Puntarenas to Jaco, they somewhere in middle you will make a stop at the long bridge close to town Tarcoles. Right below there is a river where you can see bunch of (not very active) crocodiles. Right after the bridge, you can see exotic parrots but you gotta be there around 4pm since that is the time when they come for supper.

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Directions: Puntarenas - Jaco highway, right after exit for Tarcoles.

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	Arenal Volcano

By Srechko on December 1, 2003

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by Srechko

If you come to Costa Rica you gotta see an active volcano. We stayed in Los Lobos Hotel Resort 6km away from town La Fortuna from where we had an excellent view of the Arenal Volcano. View become spectacular in the evening when you can clearly see lava erruption and hear its sound. Amazing!!! Some days clouds cover the top volcano and it could last for a long time - but we were lucky that one night we stayed there the skies were totally clear.

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Address: Fortuna Area

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	Playa Manzanillo Tip Rating:

By SoniaGH on November 23, 2003

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by SoniaGH

Amazing, wonderful, like a paradise but you have to go in summer time, march would be the best.

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Address: Puerto Viejo

Directions: There are lots of hotels, and places to stay, it is betther as in Manzanillo there are not many places to stay. Puerto Viejo is nice to see too

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	Poas Volcano, part 2 Tip Rating:

By IstariCamino on November 19, 2003

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Poas Volcano, Costa Rica

by IstariCamino

This second crater is a tiring hike away from the first, but worth the exercise. In contrast to the other Poas crater, this one is surrounded by lush vegetation and wildlife.

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Directions: 55 km from San Jose

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	Poas Volcano National Park Tip Rating:

By IstariCamino on November 19, 2003

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Poas Volcano, Costa Rica

by IstariCamino

You can drive almost all the way to the main crater of the Poas Volcano. The last hike to reach the viewing area is paved and not very steep, and the surrounding vegetation is wonderful. This crater has a sulfurous lake that you can see in the center of the picture. During the rainy season, the view is often obscured by clouds, and it is recommended that you arrive early. There is a small gift shop, cafe and restroom facilities near the parking area.

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Address: um, don't think the volcano has a street addy

Directions: 55 km from San Jose

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	Ventisqueros - Parque Nacional Chirripo Tip Rating:

Updated By TempNomad on October 29, 2003

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The most beautiful
view...

by TempNomad

This was my favorite hike while in the National Park. The views were fantastic and the hike is beautiful. We saw Panama and Volcan Poas from the same peak. Absolutely amazing.

One caveat: This hike is true to its name...the winds are STRONG!

Check out my Chirripo page for more scenes like this one.

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Address: Parque Nacional Chirripo

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	Manuel Antonion National Park

By Matt420 on August 15, 2003

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by Matt420

Manuel Antonio offers three beautiful beaches, hiking and animal watching. There are monkeys, sloths and plenty of iguanas.

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Directions: Approx 1 hour south of Jaco

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	Canopi Experience Tip Rating:

By bloorange on August 5, 2003

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Canopi ride!

by bloorange

This is a great activity you have to do while in Costa Rica. Canopi is a fun ride in the middle of the jungle, it gets you from trees to trees with the help of huge cables you will ride. Some of them are 400 meters long and 100 meters above ground! An inredible experince that will take you through monkeys and birds you will never see elsewhere.

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Directions: Manuel Antonio Tamarindo

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	White Water Rafting.

Updated By CatRichardson on July 19, 2003

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by CatRichardson

One of my favourite experiences in Costa Rica has to be White Water Rafting. We experienced it in June - the rainy season. The rivers are in full swell and this makes for amazing white water. It is quite possible for begginers to try class 3-4 rapids - challenging and great fun. For further adrenaline try class 5 as an option too! Raft companies sometime have to avoid class 5 or cancel trips when water levels are very high, so be aware of previous weeks weather.
The company we paid to take us were really excellent with an impressive group of experienced guides that provided a fun day on the river and great food!

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Address: Recommended Company : Exploradores Outdoors.

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