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Caribbean Coast
The wildness of the Caribbean Coast thwarted 16th-century Spaniards in their quest to settle here and isolated the region for centuries afterward, making it distinctly different from the rest of Costa Rica. Influenced by indigenous peoples and West Indian immigrants, the Caribbean's culture has blended slowly and organically.
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Exploring Tortuguero: Costa Rica's remote wildlife hotspot
Nov 16, 2015 • 6 Min read
Wildlife & Nature
Spotting Costa Rica's 'Little Five'
Jul 31, 2012 • 3 Min read
Spotting Africa’s ‘Big Five’ – elephant, rhino, cape buffalo, lion and leopard – has become something of a Holy Grail for wildlife watchers. While Africa…
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