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Jan 12
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While traveling through Central America with a friend, we were not planning on a trip through Costa Rica. We knew that it had become extremely touristy and we wanted to avoid the crowds. The closer we got, and the more we talked to people who had been there, we finally decided to check it out.
We had heard over and over about the amazing local in Costa Rica and curiosity set in. However, with tourism rapidly rising, we were very apprehensive about hitting the touristy places. So we decided to head off and hit the roads less traveled.
Leaving Panama, we decided to head to Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean Coast. Remember that there are two Puerto Viejo’s so when you buy your ticket, make sure that you don’t end up in Sarapiqui. We were excited to know that Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean Coast was home to some of the best surfing in Costa Rica.
If you are a fan of snorkeling, then during the months of September and October Puerto Viejo in Talamanca is the place to be. However, if it is surfing that brings you to Costa Rica, then any month before or after September and October is the time to surf in Puerto Viejo. This bustling little surfing town can be an amazing stay on your Costa Rica vacation.
We did find traveling through Costa Rica to be relatively easy. There is of course the typical public transportation. This can cost anywhere from $5.00 p/p or less depending on where your destination is and where you are traveling. There is also Tica bus that runs about $25.00 p/p but provides you with a bathroom and usually air-conditioning.
More than the other Central American countries, we found that Costa Rica’s public transportation systems as well as the Tica bus run on a pretty tight schedule. There were minimal delays and if you buy your ticket a day in advance, you will guarantee yourself a seat. Public buses do make many stops while traveling through the country so be ready.
Hospitality was something that we found constantly with the Tico’s along our journey. We learned a lot about Costa Rica and even did a couple of home stays along the way. We were fed breakfast and even had some laundry done, which we thought was very generous.
Heeding the advice of one of our Tico friends, we headed to the Osa Peninsula to visit one of the wildest jungle rainforests in Costa Rica. Corcovado national park is inhabited with some of the most incredible wildlife we have ever seen. This should be on every traveler’s list of must-sees!
We suggest you use the guide services provided due to the lush vegetation throughout Corcovado’s 42,000 + hectors that can make it difficult to find your way around the park. There is a ton of wildlife to be seen and it’s very easy to miss if you are not experienced. Find yourself in this incredibly beautiful place with an abundance of wildlife and it will make the journey worth every step.
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