The Volcanic Backdrop Within La Fortuna, Costa Rica

After arriving in the Nations Capital of San Jose later than we liked we quickly shifted from the bus depot to our close by and waiting hotel. Downtown is known for not being the safest place, and arriving after sunset brings out its darkest colours. With mattresses lying on the sidewalks and numerous hard done-byers […]

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Caribbean Coast Town Of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

The one time laid back surf community of years past has now transformed into the bustling tourist epicentre of then Costa Rican east coast. After enduring the hottest, sweatiest one hour bus ride from the Panamá boarder we were dropped off in a bit of a tourist Mecca. Don’t get me wrong, Puerto Viejo is […]

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Crossing The Border From Panama To Costa Rica

Panama has three different border crossings into Costa Rica. We chose the Sixaola option in the north, which is also the least busiest.  We left Bocas Del Toro via water taxi back to the mainland to Almirante. We then took a $1 taxi from the pier to town. From here we waited approximately 30 minutes […]

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