Costa Rica
Month two!
Fun facts:
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Costa Rica has not had a national army since 1948
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5 active volcanoes
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Said to be one of the happiest countries in the world
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801 miles of coastline (!!!!!!)
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There are 52 species of Hummingbirds
If I get to be a tourist I want to…
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Irazu Volcano National Park – 5 craters, great views, and a lime green lake
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Brauilo Carillo National Park – mountains, dormant volcanoes, rainforest, wildlife, waterfalls, and canyons. The park is home to jaguars, pumas, sloths, monkeys, quetzals (the national bird), toucans, and eagles.
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Arenal Reserve – aerial tram and canopy zipline
Food I want to try:
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Chifrijo – chicharrones and frijoles with rice and pico de gallo
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Granizados – shaved ice layered with powdered milk, condensed milk, and flavored syrup (classic flavors being cherry, mango, blue raspberry, and grape)
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Agua de sapo – lemonade made with brown sugar and ginger
