The Traveller: travel guide

Cartago and its Basilica

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Going down to Cartago, the ancient capital of Costa Rica, make a small detour to the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Calle 16, Av...

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Costa Rica suggested itineraries - IV

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Around the Central Valley Irazu Volcano National Park Lankester Gardens Cartago and its Basilica Poas Volcano Nationa...

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Costa Rica suggested itineraries - III

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Turrialba region Pre-Columbian archaeological site of Guayabo Kayak and rafting on the rivers Pacuare practiced and Reventazon...

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Costa Rica Sports and Leisure

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The possibilities are almost unlimited in the country. In its forests, beside the sea or rivers, lakes, or even in the ocean there is always...

Monday, July 2, 2012

Costa Rica Health and Safety

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Health The health status of Costa Rica is quite correct. No specific vaccination is mandatory to enter Costa Rica. Though tap water i...

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Accommodation in Costa Rica

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Hotels, clubs and cabinas Adventuring in Costa Rica is not a problem. In most places for tourism, you will find where to stay in hotels...

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Geography, climate and weather Costa Rica

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Geography Costa Rica is one of seven countries of Central America. All in length, the country is bordered by Nicaragua, south by Panam...

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Costa Rica Culture

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In San Jose - The Museo del Oro Precolombino (Pre-Columbian Gold Museum): It has everything you could do with this precious metal to pre-C...

Monday, June 25, 2012

Gastronomy of Costa Rica

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To whet your appetite, you can order Bocas (snacks), and in particular of chicharrones (fried pork rind). The national dish is gallo pinto...

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Money, banks, and exchange in Costa Rica

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- The national currency is the Colon (CRC), divided into 100 centimos. It is pegged to the U.S. dollar. In June 2012, € 1 = 625 1 000 CRC C...

Friday, June 22, 2012

Important information to keep before leaving Costa Rica

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Useful Addresses In France - Embassy of Costa Rica: 4, square Rapp, 75007 Paris. M.: Ecole Militaire. Tel. : 01-45-78-96-96. Email: embc...

Thursday, June 21, 2012

About Costa Rica

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- Area: 51,100 sq km. - Population: 4,563,000 inhabitants (2010 estimate). - Capital: San Jose. - Density: 89 inhab. / Km ². - Languages...

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Costa Rica

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"¡Pura Vida! "This fetish expression of Costa Rica is the one that best describes this country overflowing with life in all its ...

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Suggested routes to Colombia

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Many travelers visit Colombia to extend a trip to Ecuador or Venezuela. - The passage of the border with Ecuador is by Ipiales, from where...

Transportation in Colombia

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National Transportation - Airplane Colombia has five international airports (Bogota, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla and Cartagena). Its net...

Monday, June 18, 2012

Colombia: Traditions

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Traditional game The Tejo is the traditional game of Colombia, so alley inherited from pre-Hispanic times. It is named after the metal dis...

Colombia: Sports and leisure

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Archaeological sites Colombia has much to delight fans of pre-Hispanic ruins with three major sites as spectacular - though less known - t...

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Colombia: Health and safety

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Health and Vaccinations While no vaccination is required, several are strongly recommended. It should be up to date of its universal vacci...

Friday, June 15, 2012