Our Volunteer / Work-Exchange Program at Global Creek – a new leading ecological centre in the heart of the Caribbean – is growing again, expanding to meet the interest and popularity it has been experiencing.
More space and liberties for our volunteers and a higher level of accommodation, now occupying potentially the entire retreat space. More resources and aide will be available to ourvolunteers and their projects, and more volunteers will be able to co-accomplish. More tours, trips, learning and exploration outings will now take place, visiting farms, communities, reservations, beaches, waterfalls and local sights. A greater connection to the community, with time dedicated weekly to helping-out with other local causes and efforts. And more time for ourselves too, with lessened project requirements and more free time to relax, enjoy the jungle, enjoy the retreat, enjo
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Costa Rica Puerto Viejo A Favorite Among Travelers
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uluckidog 1054 days ago
(http://www.costarica.com)
Clear water, coconut palms, great surf and a laidback Caribbean atmosphere make Puerto Viejo a favorite among travelers. Located on the Caribbean Coast, about an hour south of Limon, Puerto Viejo is the center of activity between the smaller villages of Cahuita and Manzanillo. The relaxed, seaside town is framed by jungle, turquoise seas, banana plantations and scenic rivers.
Formerly a small fishing village, Puerto Viejo has grown rapidly in recent years. Avid surfers, drawn to the famous Salsa Brava waves, have made Puerto Viejo a hotspot on the surfing circuit. The center of town now boasts many souvenir and surf shops, bars, restaurants, hotels and tour companies. True to its beach location and Caribbean ambiance, bikes and pedestrians dominate road traffic along the coastal roads.
Formerly a small fishing village, Puerto Viejo has grown rapidly in recent years. Avid surfers, drawn to the famous Salsa Brava waves, have made Puerto Viejo a hotspot on the surfing circuit. The center of town now boasts many souvenir and surf shops, bars, restaurants, hotels and tour companies. True to its beach location and Caribbean ambiance, bikes and pedestrians dominate road traffic along the coastal roads.
Puerto Viejo and area Featured Lodging Hotels Hostels Vacation Rentals
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uluckidog 1054 days ago
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Puerto Viejo Final Trip
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uluckidog 1054 days ago
(http://liesaandniall.blogspot.com)
Our final trip of our trip was out to the Caribbean coast to the area of Puerto Viejo. We traveled with our host "mom" Flor and a friend of...Our final trip of our trip was out to the Caribbean coast to the area of Puerto Viejo. We traveled with our host "mom" Flor and a friend of hers by bus over the mountain range and down to the coast, the bus trip took about 5 hours with no bathroom break or a/c, in true Costa Rican style. Aram did surprisingly well.
One of the things that continues to amaze us about this country is how incredibly diverse the ecology and culture is in such a small geographic region. Most of the mountains we've passed through in the past have been heavily terraced and filled with agriculture. The mountains to the south-west of San Jose are instead totally forested. The coast has a significantly different ethnographic makeup, having been settled by people
One of the things that continues to amaze us about this country is how incredibly diverse the ecology and culture is in such a small geographic region. Most of the mountains we've passed through in the past have been heavily terraced and filled with agriculture. The mountains to the south-west of San Jose are instead totally forested. The coast has a significantly different ethnographic makeup, having been settled by people
Costa Rica Backyard Experience
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uluckidog 1054 days ago
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Photos: Central America Caribbean Costa Rica Limón Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Rockin J's
Making Costa Rica Your Second Home Investment One Should Consider
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Dangelo 1055 days ago
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...when investing in Costa Rica. Voted the top most adventure spots in world, Costa Rica gives more stunning beaches, pacific Caribbean, stunning...With many ocean front real estate properties in United States expensive, more US people are turning their move on the overseas and having many properties around 70% cheaper than United States and better capital growth there. Not only this, however making Costa Rica your second home is 3 hours from United State and gives fantastic way of living.
Spotlight on Costa Ricas Southern Caribbean Coast
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Dangelo 1057 days ago
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Costa Rica's southern Caribbean coast was one of the last regions to become connected to the rest of the country. It was only in 1987 that the first paved road linked the regional capital of Limon to San Jose meaning that for most of the country's history, the Afro-Caribbean east coast communities developed in almost complete isolation from the rest of Hispanic Costa Rica. Despite recent investments in roads and transport services, Costa Rica's Caribbean coast still feels separate and distant, almost like having two countries rolled into one.But there's a lot more to Puerto Viejo than music, partying and surfing. A slight detour to Punto Uva brought me out onto an almost deserted beach where white sands met turquoise blue water: a beach scene that was almost too cliched to believe.
Suspected Rapist Still Walking streets of Puerto Viejo
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Aleale 1057 days ago
(http://www.top10costarica.com)
The serial rapist who judicial officials believe has preyed on at least seven women including a 16-year old girl is still walking the streets in Puerto Viejo, they said.Since 2003, eight women have reported rapes or attempted rapes in the Puerto Viejo area, said Bermúdez. Three of the reported rapes were this year, said the Limón judicial director.
Agents believe they know who the rapist is, said a judicial official Wednesday. But the one case that may have enough evidence for a conviction, hasn’t even gotten the suspect in preventative detention. Instead the suspect must simply sign in to the prosecutor every 15 days, said a court spokeswoman.
Agents believe they know who the rapist is, said a judicial official Wednesday. But the one case that may have enough evidence for a conviction, hasn’t even gotten the suspect in preventative detention. Instead the suspect must simply sign in to the prosecutor every 15 days, said a court spokeswoman.
Jungle tours and wildlife watching Travel briefs (AP)
Posted by
Souley 1057 days ago
(http://www.thonline.com)
Jungle lodges, beach towns and wildlife-watching can all be found on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, and Caribbean Travel + Life magazine took a look at the area in its April issue.
The magazine says that while the Pacific side of Costa Rica gets most of the visitors to the country, the Caribbean side has rich rainforests and exotic creatures like howler monkeys, bull sharks and crocodiles. Tortuguero National Park is known for its turtles. The wild beaches, with rainforests often reaching right to the shoreline, include Playa Negra, named for its black volcanic sand. Puerto Viejo is known for surfing..
The magazine says that while the Pacific side of Costa Rica gets most of the visitors to the country, the Caribbean side has rich rainforests and exotic creatures like howler monkeys, bull sharks and crocodiles. Tortuguero National Park is known for its turtles. The wild beaches, with rainforests often reaching right to the shoreline, include Playa Negra, named for its black volcanic sand. Puerto Viejo is known for surfing..
The beginning of this adventure in Puerto Viejo
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uluckidog 1057 days ago
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So my first night in PV was somewhat restless.....it is hot here. I had been traveling for nearly two days, and well, my accommodations are exactly what I paid for, LOL. My room has two twin beds, ceiling fan amd a mosquito net. Really the only problem I had was that the pillow smelled SO BAD, as did the scratchy towels - like mildew - that I couldn't use them. It has since been rememdied, but it was not a good start to my trip herre after traveling so far and long. One thing I did enjoy during my night of restlessness, was lightening and rolling thunder off in the distance, mixed in with the night time jungle sounds. I have no idea what animal was making what sounds either. But it was very....primitive. And really neat.
As usual for me when I travel, the first night I...
As usual for me when I travel, the first night I...
Pura Vida with a price tag Cahuita Costa Rica
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Keyon 1057 days ago
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Yesterday we left San Jose for Cahuita, on the Caribbean coast, known for its hippy laid back vibe and afro Caribbean community, possible due to the fact that all the locals are immigrants from the Caribbean, Jamaica mainly. It had been advertised as not for everyone and certainly not paradise, and not on the 'Gringo Trail' so I thought I would love it. Unfortunately Cahuita is also on the 'Stuck-up Wanker Backpacker Trail'© (yes, I have coined and copy written that phrase) and I really don't like it at all. I've been to some amazing places where both the locals and tourists are so friendly and easy going (Koh Lanta) and I've been to some places where everyone (especially 'lifers'... Those that have been around for at least a month and view the place as their own backyard, getting extremely pissed off that you are in their line of sight and possibly breathing the same air as them... oft
We left consumerism in the dust to explore the real Costa Rica
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Souley 1057 days ago
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It was that tone that advised us to hitchhike down CR's eastern coast towards Puerto Viejo...When you cross the border from Nicaragua to Costa Rica, you can pay a seven-year-old the equivalent of 50 cents to go get your passport stamped. The boy makes a small commission and you never come in contact with an agent of any sort.
It's just the way it is.
So we're in CR with absolutely no idea of how to get to our desired destination. We'd cabbed to the border deciding just to wing it -- a decision that sometimes works, but other times leaves you amply sampling the national beer in a border cafe, after being told that the last bus to Tamarindo left four hours ago.
But, imagine yourself in this border cafe, amidst coconut-cracker wrappers and hombres con bigotes, suddenly overhearing the words "Guaranteed the Rays will dominate the Sox in the ALCS," coming from
It's just the way it is.
So we're in CR with absolutely no idea of how to get to our desired destination. We'd cabbed to the border deciding just to wing it -- a decision that sometimes works, but other times leaves you amply sampling the national beer in a border cafe, after being told that the last bus to Tamarindo left four hours ago.
But, imagine yourself in this border cafe, amidst coconut-cracker wrappers and hombres con bigotes, suddenly overhearing the words "Guaranteed the Rays will dominate the Sox in the ALCS," coming from
Adventurous Escapes Exploring Costa Rica on Horseback
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Souley 1057 days ago
(http://jauntsetter.com)
In February 2006, my husband and I set out on our first horseback riding vacation in Costa Rica. While most people visit the Pacific side of the country, our merry little group traveled from the capital to the rain forest and then down to a small town on the Caribbean side of the country called Puerto Viejo. We spent two-night in Puerto Viejo, one on either end of our excursion into the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge.
On both nights we were free to select our own restaurant for dinner. Based on a glowed review in our Fodor’s guide, we discovered La Pecora Nera, an Italian restaurant that rivals best in the United States and many in Italy.
It was hard to imagine the food would be amazing when the van dropped us off at the end of dirt path. But sure enough once we turned stumbled down the dark road, we found a beautiful and very busy open-air restauran
On both nights we were free to select our own restaurant for dinner. Based on a glowed review in our Fodor’s guide, we discovered La Pecora Nera, an Italian restaurant that rivals best in the United States and many in Italy.
It was hard to imagine the food would be amazing when the van dropped us off at the end of dirt path. But sure enough once we turned stumbled down the dark road, we found a beautiful and very busy open-air restauran
Recession says Who? (Talamanca News)
Posted by
Aleale 1058 days ago
(http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com)
You would never know there was a recession in Puerto Viejo with the number of projects currently underway. And on top of all the building, they are finally making progress in fixing the roads. Rumor has it that they are hoping to complete the pavment between Hone Creek and Puerto Viejo with final black top in September and October, as that is when there is the least chance of rain.
Today was the opening of the new Palí in Hone Creek. They are ..
Today was the opening of the new Palí in Hone Creek. They are ..
Time flies when you are having fun
Posted by
uluckidog 1058 days ago
(http://www.crazyjungle.com)
After my first trip to the projects in Puerto Viejo and Bambu I really got to see what they are doing. It’s amazing to see what a big difference they have made in the last few years, but there is still so much more they want to do, to help out. The people are so thankful for everything Tropical Adventures is doing for them and they are so happy to see them. That’s when I realized: Wow they are doing a great job and I can be a part of it for a few months.
Before working for Tropical Adventures I always wanted to volunteer, but I never really go the idea of paying for it. Why spend so much money, when you just want to help. There is actually a pretty simple explanation, well for Tropical Adventures there is. How can you help people when you don’t have the resources to do it? How can you take care of volunteers when you don’t have the money to do that? How can you make sure e
Before working for Tropical Adventures I always wanted to volunteer, but I never really go the idea of paying for it. Why spend so much money, when you just want to help. There is actually a pretty simple explanation, well for Tropical Adventures there is. How can you help people when you don’t have the resources to do it? How can you take care of volunteers when you don’t have the money to do that? How can you make sure e
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