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 We were greeted at a hectic International airport by our companions for the next 7 days, Alex and Carlito. We had taken a re-route on TACA to avail ourselves of a free upgrade and to avoid an overbooked flight, arriving only 25 minutes later. With a quick round of hellos and our luggage, we were off to spend the night at a lovely small hotel overlooking the city. The morning broke early and a bright sun filled our room. Soon we were on our way for another adventure. But first, the obligatory stop at a coffee plantation to taste the wares and see one of Costa Rica's main agricultural products. Click on the Photo Album below to tour the sights. Our next stop is Arenal Volcanic National Park
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 Our guides started us off early that following morning on our way to Arenal Volcanic National Park. The weather did not cooperate as the clouds never lifted far enough to reveal a peek at this majestic volcano. However, Alex was just a fountain of knowledge on anything Costa Rican and we quickly bonded with our 2 local guides. Alex had this wonderful penchant for spotting wildlife along our travels. His eyes were darting all the time and he would capture the slightest movement that foretold a special creature was nearby. All of a sudden he would be gently telling Carlito to stop or turn around and we knew a small treat was awaiting us, once we threaded back through the potholes. We saw Sloths, Tucans, Iguanas, butterflies and on and on and on. The El Tucano Spa and Inn was an enjoyable hotel which tapped the warm water flow from the Volcano and transformed it into a world class spa. Our next journey would take us far north to a protected Bio-preserve and spectacular sights. Roam through the Photo Gallery below to get a glimpse and then continue on to Cano Negro.
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