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<b>Printable version of the Calendar 2013</b>. Please feel free to use it as you want.<br />
<b>Holidays:</b><br />
January 1 - New Year <br />
March 28 - Holy Thursday<br />
March 29 - Holy Friday<br />
March 30 - Holy Saturday<br />
April 15 - Juan Santamaria´s Day<br />
May 1 - Labor Day<br />
July 29 - Anexión del Partido de Nicoya to Costa Rica<br />
August 2 - Virgen de los Ángeles Day<br />
August 15 - Mothers Day<br />
September 15 - Independence Day<br />
October 12 - Columbus Day<br />
December 25 - Christmas<br />
December 31 - New Years Eve<br />
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<li>The <b>green season</b> or winter in Costa Rica goes from May through November.</li>
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As part of BANANA ADVENTURE TOURS, we have created a new and engaging blog for our birdwatching experiences. Costa Rica has more than 800 species of birds and the list keeps growing as other migration species are beginning to be found in this small country.<br />
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A mountain landscape, the rio celeste, the costa rican forest, the mountains of San Ramon, and the waterfall at Sarapiqui </div>
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<b>Costa Rica is famous for its more than 1400 species of orchids.</b> Some are small, some large, many are quite showy. The Southern Nicoya Peninsula area is composed mainly of dry forest, most of which was chopped down in the early 20's and 30's, wreaking havoc on the flora and fauna of the area. Costa Rica has an astonishing number of plants, and people are drawn from all over the world to see the beautiful flowers that grow here. </div>
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<b>Of special interest to many are the numerous varieties of orchids. </b> In fact, Costa Rica has over Thirteen Hundred species of orchids.The best time of the year for orchids in Costa Rica in the wild is just as the rainy season is starting up with the first scant rains. Many of the orchids in nature are triggered into their blooming cycle at that time. </div>
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<b>Grass boarding</b> is a new sport that is taking force in Costa Rica. It is also an extreme activity with some dangers and a lot of adrenaline.<br />
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Although the sport is being practiced here, it is not open to the public ad a tour yet. There are short term plans to offer it to tourist who like adrenaline and extreme activities.<br />
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<b>Bungee Jumping at Monteverde</b> is a extreme experience. Besides the famous ziplinning (Canopy) through the cloud forest, there is also bungee jumping to the cloud forest. I came to Costa Rica an this is the best tour I have ever done in the country. I came with http://www.bananaadventuretours.com, a travel agency located in Costa Rica.<br />
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<b>Monteverde extreme canopy</b> has one of the most beautiful views of the area, that can be observed during the tour.To reach the major heights, mix the extreme adventure together with the majestic. And admire the rich natural beauty of the forest and its treasures. You will feel exciting emotions when doing the big tarzan swing, the giant rappel, and feeling fantastic distance of each one of the cable. Which reaches up to 2550 feet long and 450 feet height.<br />
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Costa Rica´s sky is clean and so wonderful in showing all the time the beautiful colors of everyday sunsets. Download and use this wallpapers with sunsets of Costa Rica.</div>
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Our trip of the month was going to Rio Celeste, on the Tenorio National Park. There are many ways to enter the park, but we took the one that goes from Caña to Bijagua and then to the national park. It is around 4 hours from San Jose, but it is completely worthy.</div>
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Rio Celeste is one of the most beautiful rivers I have ever seen, with its light blue waters and lush green forest. The water takes that color because of the combination of two rivers with volcanic chemicals that get combined and create is marvelous jewel. </div>
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After fighting with the street artists to stop painting the public walls, the Costa Rican government changed its approach. Now, in Costa Rica, many young artists have now a space to express themselves in anyway they want. One of these places is Parque La Libertad, where young people with many different talents can make art, work, talk with other people of their same interest and create significant working relationships.</div>
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In Parque La Libertad then, many different types of art can be found: painting, drawing, graffittis, manga, etc. Also, many street sports, such as skating, biking, and parkour.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6399181457407213032.post-23050472478114139532012-01-22T09:29:00.000-08:002012-02-10T16:12:53.814-08:00Costa Rica Countryside<script type="text/javascript">
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One thing about Costa Rica that is truly amazing, is the micro climates that can be found along the country. If you are in San Jose downtown, you may be experiencing hot weather, but just 25 kilometers from there, you get to Cartago and have chilly weather with a little of rain. You go 2 hours in a road to a wonderful beach and in just 15 minutes you are in a mountain again with foggy weather. </div>
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The town of Coronado is used to have wonderful activities such as the Tope, where hundreds of beautiful horses walk around the main square showing off their skills.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6399181457407213032.post-76102228674672533672012-01-19T07:16:00.000-08:002012-01-19T07:28:53.837-08:00Countryside to the Poas Volcano<script type="text/javascript">
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Driving towards Poas Volcano, you will find incredibly beautiful landscapes. Its foggy mountains, chilly weather and very Tico environment, really transport you to the core of Costa Rica. On the road you will find farmers that, beacuase they are so used to visitors, will decorate their oxes and charge $1 for a posed picture.<br />
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It is truly an amazing trip to the skirts of the volcano, and getting to the National Park is the end oof this road. Poas Volcano has one of the biggest craters in the world and once you get to the look out point you will find yourself in something that will remain you of the moon.<br />
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<b>Costa Rica has Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean</b>, both with beautiful beaches framed by lush green forests. Depending on your expectations, and the activities that you want to enjoy, you may chose which beach is better for you. The Caribbean beaches such as Puerto Viejo, Punta Cocles and Manzanillo are specially good for relaxing vacations, while the ones in Guanacaste are very good for surfing and scuba diving. Manuel Antonio beach is one of the most visited beaches in the country and the ones in the South side of Costa Rica are virginal, wild and untouched.<br />
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<b>With more than 212 volcanoes, Costa Rica is such an exotic wildly beautiful country.</b> Most of these volcanoes are dormant or dead, and only 7 are active. These active volcanos are: Arenal, Irazu, Poas, Turrialba, Miravalles, Rincon de la Vieja and Tenorio. All of these volcanos are located in national parks, and they offer numerous trails and facilities to enjoy the wonders of the natural phenomena. Experience the hot muddy spots, fumarolas, thermal waters, and lava.<br />
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If you are a <b>waterfall lover</b> you have come to the right place. Just by driving through Costa Rica you can find hundreds of beautiful waterfalls of all sizes. Some of them are touristicly exploited, such as<b> La Fortuna Waterfall, Celeste River Waterfall and Angel Waterfall,</b> among others.<br />
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<b>Canyoning in Costa Rica is all an adventure.</b> There are three places where we offer this tour; the first one is in La Fortuna with 4 waterfalls and one drop, the second one is in Monteverde in the middle of the Cloud Forest, and finally in Rincon De la Vieja close to an active volcano located on the norht of Costa Rica.<br />
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Link: <a href="http://www.bananaadventuretours.com/activities-in-costa-rica.htm">Costa Rica Adventure Tours</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6399181457407213032.post-3642274105857584972011-10-20T09:25:00.000-07:002011-10-20T09:25:00.106-07:00A little about Grecia in Alajuela<script type="text/javascript">
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Located in the <b>Central Valley</b>’s rolling hills and surrounded sugar cane plantations, around 27 miles from San Jose. <b>Grecia</b> is a small town with a mild climate (67 to 82°F), a reputation of the cleanest town in Latinoamerica and home of several beautiful attractions. <br />
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One of best touristic attractions of Grecia is the vibrant <b>Cathedral de la Mercedes. </b>The gothic-style church is constructed of brick-red metal panes, built in Belgium and shipped to Costa Rica in 1987. The panes were shipped as individual slabs to the port city of Limon where they were carried by oxcart, piece by piece, to Grecia. The iconic church is an unusual deep red hue and is adorned with gingerbread trim.<br />
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You can also find the <b>World of Snakes reptile museum and Los Chorros Park,</b> a pair of pristine waterfalls set in a private reserve just minutes from town. There is also a family-run butterfly garden and, for the history buff, the Casa de Cultura museum has plenty of local folklore and colonial artifacts.<br />
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Link: <a href="http://www.bananaadventuretours.com/costa-ricaas-central-market.htm">Grecia</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6399181457407213032.post-69627287272357703412011-10-13T05:00:00.000-07:002011-10-13T05:00:04.107-07:00Experience the beautiful site of Santa Juana close to Quepos<script type="text/javascript">
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If you are looking for a<b> magic experience different to any other you have had in Costa Rica</b>, then Santa Juana Tour is the option. Located on the mountains close to Manuel Antonio and Quespos is a beautiful road that comunicates San Marcos de Tarrazu with Parrita. When visitinf the area experience the magic of nature and enjoy a unique part of Costa Rican rural heritage.<br />
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<b>The Santa Juana Mountain Adventure!</b> is a guided nature tour, which combines conservation and cultural wonders, taking you along the lush, jungle-shrouded slopes of the Fila Chonta Mountains where the Rodeo, Coto and Paquita rivers are born.<br />
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The tour begins with a typical breakfast on a traditional <b>Tico house</b> on the mountains, then you are set for a horseback riding tour towards the sugar mill. There you will get to knoe the process of getting the sugar out of the sugar cane using oxen. The a walk in the forest before getting to a refreshing swim beneath a mesmerizing waterfalls. Try your luck at organic Tilapia fishing, and also see fascinating regional wildlife, including a myriad of birds, insects and reptiles. <br />
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Visit the rustic small town of Santa Juana, where you’ll learn about coffee and citrus production, participate in the Carbon Offset Tree Planting Adoption Program, and enjoy a typical Campesino style lunch while taking in the panoramic vista of the coastline of Manuel Antonio National Park.<br />
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Only 8 people are allowed on the tour so you can experience the peaceful site of the countryside of Costa Rica. We just visited the place and can tell you that it was a wonderful experience.<br />
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<b>It is called Chalo.com!</b> Its name is very funny because it reflects the virtual-internet like thinking of nowadays people. Its owner created this little place with the best humor, to give visitors a completely different view of everyday foods...including Ticos and Ticas. So in the <b>Chalos.com Menu</b>, also called <b>Chalomenu.com</b>, you can find:<br />
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The place is also known by its <b>Choco Chalo,</b> which is a chocolate milk beverage with some extra ingredient, which secret wont be shared with the visitor. So if you want to try it, you must trust the owner and enjoy the flavors.<br />
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So, as an oxymoron, <b>Chalos.com is an unique typical restaurant in the area</b>. With its little "ranchito" it invites friends to come over and have a "gallito". A place to enjoy a different experience eating the same foods that always share in our houses, and share them with foreingers. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Guápiles, Costa Rica10.20581 -83.78923810.190182499999999 -83.808979 10.2214375 -83.769497tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6399181457407213032.post-18889206385527723402011-10-01T07:42:00.000-07:002011-10-01T07:46:50.305-07:00¿How to get from Costa Rica to Panama by bus?<script type="text/javascript">
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<b>Costa Rica ha
Costa Rica is well located, so when you are planning your vacations you can <b>consider visiting more than one place at a time</b>, and make the most of your money. For example, you may plan coming to Costa Rica, stay 8 days or so, and then visiting Nicaragua, Panama, San Andres (Colombia), or even a little farther as Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia (Cartagena) or Dominican Republic, etc.<br />
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A few days ago we talked about <a href="http://bikingbaturs.blogspot.com/2010/10/how-to-get-from-costa-rica-to-nicaragua.html">how to get from Costa Rica to Nicaragua by bus</a>, we also talked about the possibility of going to <a href="http://bikingbaturs.blogspot.com/2010/10/travel-from-costa-rica-to-colombia-by.html">South America by road</a> (which is not possible yet because of the Tapon de Darien). Now we want to discuss how to get to Panama by bus from Costa Rica. In Panama, there are many places that are beautiful, some are very close to Costa Rica frontier. One of this place is Bocas del Toro, located on the Caribbean side, just 50 minutes from the frontier with Costa Rica.<br />
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From San Jose, you can take a <b>Sixaola</b> bus that gets you to the Frontier, and then complete the rest of the path with local taxis and boat taxis. Bocas del Toro is a archipielago, with many islands of all sizes. It is such a beautiful place, where nature is exhuberant and amazing. It is also a good place for surfers.<br />
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You can also try and visit <b>Boquete and David</b>, on the Pacific side, also located around one hour from the second frontier of Costa Rica "Paso Canoas". David is a medium side town where you can find cheap merchandise. Boquete on the other hand is full of beautiful gardens and a bunch of <a href="http://bikingbaturs.blogspot.com/2011/09/costa-rica-adventure-activities-part-ii.html">nice adventure activities</a>. To go to David, you can take the bus to Paso Canoas, or just de Tica Bus that goes to Panama City but that makes a quick stop in David.<br />
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Check the itineraries of <a href="http://www.ticabus.com/">Tica Bus</a> at their official site. Of course, if you want to flight more confortable, you can choose to pay for an airfare, which are not very expensive and are way faster. Going by bus to Panama City takes around 16 hours, getting to Paso Canoas from San Jose takes 7 hours, and going to Bocas del Toro from San Jose by bus takes 6 hours.<br />
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<b>Coronado</b> (<i>Vazquez de Coronado</i>) is a still rural place close to San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. It is a great place to practice <a href="http://bikingbaturs.blogspot.com/2011/09/costa-rica-multi-sport-tour.html">mountain biking</a>. There are many different routes depending on physical level required. The main biking route to Coronado is the main street that leads to the beautiful gothic Catholic church of Coronado donwtown. The most adventurous ones, continue the road towards <b>Las Nubes de Coronado,</b> where the landscape its a dream, with "potreros" and farming houses. Farther tan Las Nubes is <b>Cascajal</b>, where the paved road ends and the graved road begins.<br />
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There are many others, but one tat I personaly like a lot is the path that begins in <b>Dulce Nombre</b>, towards <b>La Gallera</b>, and detours on a graved road that leads to <b>El Rodeo</b>. on the way, which is hard, you will see amazing landscapes, beautiful houses, cows walking around, a Paintball location and a hidden bar in the mountains. Once on the top you can end the route down hill towards the <b>Coronado Church</b> or you can continue to Chocó further into the countryside.<br />
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Along te road, on weekends you will see a few people walking the same route and small groups of bikers proving themselves with this medium hard route.<br />
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For more information about the Canton you may visit the <a href="http://www.coromuni.go.cr/">Coronado Municipality</a>. Sometimes they have information about the races and competitions done in site. Or you can also buy the local news paper called <b>El Coronadeño</b>, which have important news about the events in the area.<br />
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Looking around in San Jose for places that are interesting and that have something to say different to the usually touristic stuff, I found this <b>little bakery located close to the UCR</b> (Universidad de Costa Rica) in San Pedro. If you ask around, everyone will tell you is the <a href="http://bikingbaturs.blogspot.com/2011/09/drunk-pineapples-delicious-desert-from.html">best bakery ever</a>.</div>
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Around 3 kilometers from San José Downtown, this bakery called<b> Reposteria La Canela</b>, has been selling its unique bread for quite a long time;<b> it is a bread based on Cinnamon and honney, but with many other ingredients combined</b> to make it delicious and very different to the bread that is sold everywhere in San Jose.</div>
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If you have a chance to walk around this area, made specifically to serve the necessities of the UCR students, visit this bakery and try<b> its unique Cinnamon bread</b>, enjoy the graffiti’s that decorate the surroundings and <b>buy cheaper souvenirs on the street sells of the local artisans</b>. These products are made for <b>Ticos and Ticas </b>and not for tourists, so you can find pretty amazing stuff, proper from the Costarrican culture of the young people.</div>
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There are three types of horseback riding tours that can be experienced in different places in the country. There is extreme horseback riding through muddy trails and steep landscape in Monteverde; horseback riding in the beach, and horseback riding close to volcanos and waterfalls. You do not need to have previous experience riding horses, and you will enjoy a cool tour through the most beautiful landscapes in Costa Rica.<br />
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Some people ask where are the best locations to enjoy either, snorkeling tours or scuba diving tours. There are few locations that offer what you are looking for, although they may be in hidden places in Costa Rica. For snorkeling tour, the best locations are <b>Cahuita National Park, and Caño Island (South Pacific). The best scuba diving tours (other than Cocos Island), are Caño Island, Cocos beach in Guanacaste, and Uvita Islan</b>d. You need to have a license to be able to prticipate in these tours; however, you may also buy the training in Costa Rica.<br />
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Enjoy a<b> incredible boat ride on Tortuguero Canals, the Amazon of Costa Rica</b>, while watching a great variety of wildlife and beautiful mangrove forests, and experiencing the peaceful environment of this protected area. Change your regular car transportation with a boat ride on the Arenal Lake, transfering from Arenal to Monteverde; or experience the Pacific sunset while having a drink on a small cruise through the beaches of Manuel Antonio or Tamarindo.<br />
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One special characteristic of Costa Rica is that being such a small country, it has all kinds of micro habitats that change very drastically. From the central valley to the rain forest in Braulio National Park, the beautiful Caribbean beaches and ancient range of mountains of Talamanca, the dry forest of Guanacaste, and the cloud forest of Monteverde. <b>The mega biodiversity of Costa Rica</b> is known in the world as one of the most impresive and interesting.<br />
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<b>Irazu Volcano National Park</b> is located on Cartago province, around 60
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