Central America

Cocos Island

5/17/2012 3:17:55 PM

Cuba 2010-01-18

12/8/2011 8:11:42 PM

Cuba trip 2010

Costa Rica January 2010

5/12/2011 4:55:03 PM

2010 cruise to Central America

4/17/2011 7:47:44 PM

Honduras 2010

9/1/2010 7:51:39 PM

Honduras Assessment Trip 2010

Honduras 2010 Mallory's Photos

8/26/2010 12:22:23 AM

EWB trip Pimienta, Honduras 2010

Cruise 2010

5/24/2010 11:42:24 AM

Carnival Legend Cruise Paula, Amanda, John, Lloyd Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize, Roatan Honduras

CFIcruise09

11/29/2009 4:54:30 PM

Here we document our cruise to the western Caribbean, including stops at Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize. The first three days were in Miami where we toured the city and Biscayne Bay. Then on to rafting and research tour of Costa Rica, a trip through the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, and a tour of the Mayan ruins at Altun Ha. The trip was sponsored by the Center For Inquiry.

Cartago - Cartago Province, Costa Rica

9/15/2009 5:20:19 PM

The City of Cartago is located in the Cartago Province at the base of the Iraz� Volcano ... 22 kilometers from the capital of San Jose, Costa Rica.

Although technically considered to be in the Central Valley area, the trip over to Cartago from the San Jose 'central valley' requires travel into the adjoining Cartago valley

During our trip to Cartago we traveled up through the mountains to an elevation of 7,628 feet (2,325 meters) for the great views of both the San Jose and Cartago valleys some 3,000 feet below.

We then returned via the main valley roadways, completing a full circle to our home near Vasquez de Coronado (Northeast of San Jose).

Our travels included stops at the Parroquia of Santiago Ap�stol "ruins" that date back past the 16th century and the B�silica de Nuestra Se�ora de los �ngeles originally built in 1639.

The B�silica is the destination of an annual August pilgrimage and visitation by about 1.5 million believers throughout the country - many of whom join in the celebrated 22 kilometer walk to the basilica during the Romer�a. Some even complete their entire journey on their hands and knees as a demonstration of their piety.

As you�ll see in the following pictures, Junior and I took care of some much overdue business (please don't take offense, we were just kidding around with a fun photo opportunity ;o)

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Jac� - PuntarenasProvince, Costa Rica

8/1/2009 7:00:04 PM

Costa Rica Destinations

6/5/2009 3:46:42 PM

An album to host the growing number of sub-albums that highlight specific Costa Rica locations of interest.

For a detailed description of our travels and move to Costa Rica, be sure to visit and read our blog at: www.CostaRicaBlogger.com

Parque Nacional Volc�n Rinc�n de la Vieja - Guanacaste Province

4/11/2009 10:06:33 PM

Located in the Northwestern, Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica near Liberia is Parque Nacional Volc�n Rinc�n de la Vieja.

This diverse Costa Rica National Park is home to the active Rinc�n de la Vieja and Santa Mar�a volcanoes, as well as the dormant Cerro Von Seebach volcano. Non-volcano sights include; natural hot springs, virgin forests, jungle waterfalls and volcanic mud pots. Wildlife includes over 300 species of birds including quetzals, curassows, eagles, etc. Park mammals include cougars, monkeys, kinkajous, jaguars and many more.

Park activities include; River Tubing, Zip Line, Grappling, Rock Wall Climbing, Canopy Tour, Waterfalls Canyoning, Horseback Riding, Cattle Herding, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Volcanic Mud Springs & Spa, etc., etc., etc. Pretty much a one-stop Costa Rica natural adventure destination.

On our first day we drove into the park and walked a trail to the Rio Negro Sulfur Hot Springs which were veeeeerrryy relaxing. We then spent the night at the on-site Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin where the kids enjoyed the pool and we had a nice buffet dinner

The following day after the included full-breakfast, we embarked on the 8am Adventure Tours Canyon Canopy Tour. The pictures and videos will tell the rest of the story ... enjoy!

For more information, be sure to visit Costa Rica Blogger at: www.CostaRicaBlogger.com

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Playas de la Guanacaste - Pacific North

4/11/2009 6:09:13 PM

As part of our Costa Rica Guanacaste adventure; Kara, Junior and I drove West from our home in the Central Valley to Golfo de Nicoya then up and around the gulf via the Puente de la Amistad de Costa Rica-Taiwan bridge.

We continued West through Guanacaste to Playa Flamigo then further North up to Playa Azucar where the cliffs gave us really great views of the secluded beaches down below.

After a beautiful Pacific sunset on Playa Brasilito, we had dinner at a beach restaurant then a nice evening poolside at the Hotel Conchal - just South of Playa Flamingo.

The next morning we then headed out to Playa Conchal which is only accessible by walking or driving on Playa Brasillito - following the shoreline South to a what appears to be the end of the beach. We parked the car and walked over the hill to a cove that is Playa Conchal where the actual beach consists of sea shells instead of sand. It was REALLY cool ... we had never seen anything like it!

Junior and Kara hunted for starfish and other live marine life on the beach rocks. Then it was time to get back to the hotel where we showered and headed out for a two hour inland drive through Liberia to Parque Nacional Volc�n Rinc�n de la Vieja.

For more information, be sure to visit Costa Rica Blogger at: www.CostaRicaBlogger.com

San Pedro

4/6/2009 9:55:06 PM

Ambergris Caye, Belize

BLUE HOLE trip

4/6/2009 9:52:52 PM

BELIZE: Lighthouse Reef, Blue Hole, Half Moon Caye & Red-footed Booby Sanctuary, Long Caye

LAMANAI trip

4/6/2009 9:51:58 PM

SEArious Adventures, guide: Errol; Lamanai Mayan ruins, Orange Walk District, Belize; the first 7 photos (with PANO in the name) are a panorama from the top of one of the pyramids

Muebles Alpes - Costa Rica Custom Furniture

3/22/2009 12:06:04 AM

Costa Rica furniture prices are considered expensive due to the fact that a majority is imported and heavily taxed. After extensive research in setting up my own Costa Rica home, I decided on Costa Rica manufactured custom furniture based on its overall better quality and price.

It turned out that my neighbor's cousin manufactures hardwood maple furniture, retails the furniture in his own stores and wholesales the furniture to other area independent and chain stores (ie: all Grupo M's namesakes: Importadora Monge, El Gallo m�s Gallo and El Verdugo). The cousin went over my list and made detailed offers of items and prices that easily beat all other sources. All furniture was custom ordered where I was able to pick; designs, sizes, finishes, fabrics, etc.

Muebles Alpes S.A.
Dulce Nombre de Vasquez de Coronado, San Jos�, Costa Rica
Tel�fono: 2294-5670
Correo electr�nico: MueblesAlpes@ice.co.cr

The following pictures where taken at the Muebles Alpes factory where Costa Rica furniture is still made the old fashioned way ... from log to finished product.

If interested in more information regarding Costa Rica rents, prices paid for furniture and appliances, etc. ... be sure to read Costa Rica Blogger entries:

"Setting-Up a House in Costa Rica - Costs for Custom Made Furniture & Appliances"

Condominio Tipico - San Antonio de Coronado

3/10/2009 10:44:17 PM

This album contains pictures of a middle class Costarricense condominium in a tipico San Jose suburban neighborhood.

Condominium: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, gated, 24 hour security, cable high-speed Internet & digital T.V. = 145.000 colones / month ($258.00 USD)

Most of the furniture was custom made Maple furniture using a local furniture maker.

If interested in more information regarding rents, prices paid for furniture and appliances, etc. ... be sure to read Costa Rica Blogger entries:

"Setting-Up a House in Costa Rica - Costs for Custom Made Furniture & Appliances"

Costa Rican Adventure

3/1/2009 11:15:07 PM

Dave & Alice's trip to Costa Rica

La Feria de la Costa Rica

3/1/2009 7:04:56 PM

Weekends in Costa Rica means it's time for "La Feria" or the farmer's market.

In most larger towns, local farmers are provided a central area to set-up stands and sell their products.

You can't get fresher food and the cost savings over store prices definitely make the crowds worth navigating.

For more information, read our blog titled: "La Feria de la Costa Rica - See You at the Weekly Farmer's Market"

INBioparque - Heredia

1/7/2009 8:32:16 PM

Junior and I took a short day trip to INBioparque in Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica.

INBioparque is an Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad de Costa Rica interactive theme park designed to teach visitors about Costa Rica's unique biological diversity. The park consists of many, many beautiful trails exhibiting native plant life, insects, butterflies, birds, fish, reptiles and mammals - many walking or flying freely within the park.

If you find yourself in the San Jose, Costa Rica area and have a half day ... INBioparque is a close, inexpensive and fun experience.

Enjoy the pictures.

For more information, visit the INBioparque official web site at: www.INBioparque.com
For more information on our own visit, read our Costa Rica Blog at: www.CostaRicaBlogger.com

Travel Central America

12/13/2008 10:42:39 AM

Costa Rica

12/9/2008 5:23:31 PM

Panama

11/15/2008 10:23:47 PM

Panama Canal

10/8/2008 11:20:33 AM