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Taking a Chance on San Jose

August 01, 2018 by Lauren Wilson in Costa Rica

We were nervous for our few days in San Jose. We had been warned many times to watch out for pickpockets and to stay away from certain streets at night. After taking a free walking tour however, we actually found the city fascinating! Read for yourself how the city is changing.

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August 01, 2018 /Lauren Wilson
Costa Rica, San Jose, Free Walking Tour
Costa Rica
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Monteverde Jardin de Mariposas (Butterfly Garden)

July 18, 2018 by Lauren Wilson in Costa Rica

Our first day of adventure in Monteverde was a learning experience of the weather patterns for sure. But we also got to spend some time with some of the most exotic and beautiful butterflies we’ve ever seen.

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July 18, 2018 /Lauren Wilson
monteverde, butterfly garden, Costa Rica, cloud forest, butterflys
Costa Rica
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La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano

July 12, 2018 by Lauren Wilson in Costa Rica

La Fortuna is one of the most visited places in Costa Rica. Is it worth traveling to or too touristy? We spent a week there to investigate. Read about our adventures and the friends we made in this post!

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July 12, 2018 /Lauren Wilson
Costa Rica, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal, Arenal 1968 Park, hiking, hot springs, Tarzan Swing
Costa Rica
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Hanging with Sloths at the Jaguar Rescue Center

July 07, 2018 by Lauren Wilson in Costa Rica

Sloths weren’t the only adorable animals we learned about at the Jaguar Rescue Center in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. We learned about many other animals that have passed through the Center and heard all of their fascinating tales.

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July 07, 2018 /Lauren Wilson
Costa Rica, Peurto Viejo, Sloths, Monkeys, Jaguar Rescue Center, Animals
Costa Rica
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Beaches

June 21, 2018 by Lauren Wilson in Costa Rica

A must do at Puerto Viejo? Renting a bike and exploring the various beaches! We rode along the road joining these beaches and explored our favorites. Read on for our (mis)adventures in biking, sun bathing, swimming, and surfing!

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June 21, 2018 /Lauren Wilson
Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo, Punta Uva, Cocles, Talamanca Beaches, Biking, Surfing, Beach, Caribbean
Costa Rica
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Cahuita (near Puerto Viejo de Talamanca)

June 11, 2018 by Lauren Wilson in Costa Rica

We made it to Costa Rica! Exploring the sandy trails of Cahuita National Park gave us tons of opportunities to see some Costa Rican wildlife including monkeys, sloths, and toucans! We were dazzled by the beaches and turqouise waters so much we came back the next day to snorkel and see life under the sea.

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June 11, 2018 /Lauren Wilson
Puerto Viejo, Cahuita National Park, Cahuita, Costa Rica, Cahuita Point, Snorkeling, hiking, walking, beach, tropical beach, monkeys, sloths, toucan
Costa Rica
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