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<title>Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica | Published News</title>
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<description>Your Source for Puerto Viejo Social News and Costa Rica Networking</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:48:51 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[African migrants nabbed in Costa Rica seek new life]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:48:51 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[A total of 41 African immigrants, some of them professionals, who risked their lives crossing the Atlantic in search of a better life, found themselves detained in Costa Rica on Friday waiting to be accepted as refugees so they can get a fresh start.<br />This is a phenomenon repeated more and more often in countries like Colombia, Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, which the authorities of those countries attribute to people-trafficking rings that promise to take undocumented migrants to the United States or Canada, only to leave them stranded on these tropical coasts.<br />Costa Rican authorities believe that these 41 Africans were brought here by traffickers to whom some paid as much as $7,500, while defenders of human rights recall that they come from areas shattered by wars and conflicts.<br />The Ethiopian "D.G." arrived on June 25 in Costa Rica on a boat from Venezuela, he told<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Puerto Viejo Camping on the beach]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:48:39 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Aleale</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[After getting off the boat from Tortuguero we jumped in Wesley and made our way over to the East coast and South to Puerto Viejo.  We pulled into Puerto Viejo pretty late at night and found a great little place to camp on the beach next to a hostel.  That night we went out for pizza and some amazing fruit shakes before tucking in for the night.<br /><br />The next day we got up early and did a little shopping in town.  We had a few presents to pick up and had a nice time exploring the roadside stands.  After Devin did a little work we headed to the beach for some swimming and sun.  The beach was beautiful with clear water and many palm trees dotting the beach.  Following the bright sunshine we took a little walk down the beach to Rocking J's.  Rocking J's is an intriguing hostel that has mosaics everywhere and was definitely designed with an artist eye.  Devin and I taught Bev Mexican<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[In The Beautiful Town of Puerto Viejo]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:29:34 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>uluckidog</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Elena and I are in Puerto Viejo. The town is beautiful.  It's much more laidback and relaxed than any of the places we've been spending time in.  Well, actually, the farm was pretty laidback and relaxed.  But Puerto Viejo is more laidback and relaxed in a different way.  In a beach way.<br /><br />How we got here:<br /><br />In case we failed to mention, the hostel we were sitting is kind of on a hill.  Rather, it's at the base of the tallest mountain in Costa Rica, Chirripo.  It's also in the middle of the country.  No, Costa Rica isn't a huge country, but it takes some time to navigate due to it's drastic topography and primative roadways.  Because of this, we left the hostel early in the morning to hike down to the bus stop.  This small jaunt took 20 minutes with everything we own on our backs, down steep, rocky road.  Then we hopped on the bus.<br /><br />Buses in Costa Rica a<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Costa Rica  Cahuita]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:29:34 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Keyon</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The first thing we saw upon arriving in Cahuita was this guy selling ... Cahuita National Park.  So on one side of the trail, you see this. Welcome to Batch 2 of the Costa Rica pics! On one of our days in Puerto Viejo, we did a day trip to Cahuita National Park. It's a trail that runs along a rainforest that skirts the ocean, so you kind of weave in and out in between the beach and the rainforest. Here we are boarding the bus. (many photos)<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reggae Bike Rides and Amazing Food]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:29:34 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Souley</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Puerto Viejo was a cool spot with some pretty good beaches and consistent Reggae beat coming out of every bar and restaurant.  We ate some incredible food, although I'm sure it can be partly attributed to the fact that we had been eating essentially the same tastes for the last 5 weeks at the hotel in Sarapiqui so anything new was a welcomed change!  Some of the standouts were Loco Natural, Cafe Viejo, Chili Rojo and Maxi's all the way down at Playa Manzanillo.  OUr first day was spent just chillin and getting settled at our hotel.  By the time we were ready to go out, we spent some time at Cafe Viejo, had a local buy us some drinks and welcome us to his town and got a real good vibe right off the bat.  Kim was exhausted and called it an early night and I of course was not ready to end the night so I headed out with some of the guys from the show for some reggae at a place that could no<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AC is not overrated]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:29:34 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Aleale</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[So we stayed two nights in the tree house ... amazing!  We cooked our meals, played epic frisbee on our private beach, napped in the hammocks  etc ... BUT, after the 2nd night in the mosquito netting and the VERY REAL sounds of the jungle srrounding us, we wondered what it might be like to stay at the 5 star resort we'd passed up the street (pretty sure the only one on this coast).  So we headed to the internet cafe, snagged a decent rate on Expedia, packed up and headed to Le Cameleon .... all I can say is "WOW".  From the cool drinks they handed us at check in, to the amazing rooms (all white, but they change the color scheme everyday ... when we checked in our room was black and red, today it's yellow and green ... they even change the pictures on the wall!  And the lights in the room fade in and out, every color of the rainbow. We feel very comfortable here! <br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ten Reasons why I need to go back to Costa Rica]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:49:26 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[...the abundant rainforest, the ancient Maya sites - but Costs Rica boasts a double whammy;  beaches on the Pacific and the Caribbean, each with...in summary ten reasons why I need to go back to costa rica<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Costa Rica Puerto Viejo]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:06:22 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>uluckidog</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Love the seashell and driftwood windchimes! Puerto Viejo has some nice beaches, this one wasn't one. I was at Waimea Bay today, where the water..Everyone takes the bus pretty much everywhere in Costa Rica, and we arrived too late to catch one from San Jose to Puerto Viejo, so we woke up and caught the 6 am bus. This is a shot of the Costa Rican rain forest in the morning.<br /><br />And finally, we arrived! The first person we encountered was this girl who worked at a tourist info booth. The guy with her is a local, Dexter. The Eastern coast has a really really Caribbean influence ... lots of Caribbean folks, food, and music. Jahhh...<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Secret Romantic Places in Costa Rica]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:06:22 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Carlos</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[#2) Playa Cocles: If you are looking for a beautiful yet nearly deserted beach, Playa Cocles is where you want to be.<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Where to go in Costa Rica]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:06:22 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Keyon</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Choosing where to go in Costa Rica is tantamount to being a child in a huge sweet shop - the choice is daunting and you want to do it all…<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[History Of Costa Rica Culture]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:06:22 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Officially the Republic of Costa Rica, Costa Rica is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the north by Nicaragua, to the south east by Panama, to the west and south by the Pacific Ocean and to the east by the Caribbean Sea.<br /><br />According to the CIA World Factbook, Costa Rica is a Central American success story. Amid the political upheavals in majority of Central American countries, Costa Rica has had, since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of...<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:06:22 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[...end, Costa Rica stays warm throughout the year.  Thinking about a good place to escape for one last hurrah?  Or a warm, glowing caribbean... thing that makes Costa Rica amazing isn't just the fact that it has amazing beaches and waves, virgin jungle and cloud forests, incredible waterfalls, and super friendly people-it's the fact that it's absolutely gorgeous and warm all year round!  Even with summer coming to a slow, burning end, Costa Rica stays warm throughout the year.  Thinking about a good place to escape for one last hurrah?  Or a warm, glowing caribbean country where you can lounge on the beach in december?  Costa Rica is beautiful, a beacon of eco-tourism, and a great deal for budget travelers.  Some of the resorts and hotel and break the bank, but minihostels has scouted really great, personal, unique hostels all over Costa Rica that are perfect for travelers on a budget! <br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pacific vs Caribbean and Manuel Antonio National Park]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:25:33 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The Pacific here is turquoise and in direct contrast to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica where the sea seemed a lot rougher and not so blue.  The beaches around here are very beautiful and from a boat you have the opportunity to see them fully with their volcanic cliffs rising steeply from the shoreline....<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Trip to Tortuguero]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:25:33 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Finally the holiday was to begin, we were due to be picked up at 6.30 from the hotel but the heavy rains had caused a landslip on a road through the Braulio Carrillo National Park, so the coach was an hour and a half late getting to us. We had to leave much of our luggage behind at the hotel as there was a weight limit on the boats that would take us to Tortuguero and as we checked them in we wondered whether we would ever see them again. Visions of having to wear the same four outfits over the whole holiday suddenly came to mind.<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Take a Tropical Rainforest Vacation to Costa Rica]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:25:33 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Have you thought about taking an exotic vacation with your family but you just don't know were to go? Maybe, you want to get away with someone special and lose yourselves in the lap of nature. If you want all of this and more then you need to check out a tropical rain-forest vacation in Costa Rica. Costa Rica will offer you a vacation that you will never forget. Costa Rica is a premier family friendly vacation spot. Don't worry about your budget. Costa Rica has vacation packages that will fit in any budget. If you are looking for a taste of "pura vida" or pure life, Costa Rica is the place for you. Costa Rica has something for everyone, you could indulge in an eco tourism adventure, relax at a beach while taking in the splendor of the ocean, trek through natural territories.<br /><br />Cost Rica is...<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Trip to Costa Rica is Good for your Health]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:25:33 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Whether you visit a yoga retreat, try a surf camp or just get some much needed R&R on the beach, Costa Rica is an excellent heart-healthy destination for your next vacation....camp or just get some much needed R&R on the beach, Costa Rica is an excellent ... evening or a night of start watching on the Caribbean coast,<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A backpacker guide to Costa Rica (Sarasota Herald Tribune)]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:16:17 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mateo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[A Rastafarian influence hangs heavy in this area, home to the famously good hostel, Rocking J's. For $6, guests can rock to sleep in one of the supersized hammocks packed together in a big, open-air dorm room.<br /><br />Still, Puerto Viejo, for all its beach views and surf spots, didn't quite fit my image of the perfect un-touristy spot -- too much division between the locals and the tourists.<br /><br />During my stay, a group of locals jumped two backpackers walking back to Rocking J's from a bar. The duo sprinted away with their money intact, but one, a junior from the University of Colorado, returned with a deep gash on his cheek and scratches along his sides.<br /><br />With my optimism slightly bruised, I proceeded next to La Fortuna and nearby Monteverde, nestled side-by-side in the tall mountains at the center of the country.<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Costa Rica Honeymoon]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:15:48 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Costa Rica is on the rise as the newest honeymoon destination. Many people have already experienced the beauty Costa Rica has to offer; now it your turn to visit this honeymooner's paradise. With an abundance of beaches and lush, rich jungles to explore, why not make Costa Rica your honeymoon destination?<br /><br />Beaches are on both coasts in Costa Rica, the Caribbean side and the Pacific side. Each offers you its own flavor depending on your desires. Manuel Antonio is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Not only do you find lush, pristine beaches, but the beaches are surrounded by amazing rainforest. All within a short walk from each other.<br /><br />Costa Rica is a very special place and will be a vacation you will remember for a lifetime. Use all the resources available to you to plan the most spectacular honeymoon imaginable. There are many sights to <br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10 reasons for living in Costa Rica]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:15:48 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Costa Rica has some of the best weather in the world, and a much less ... Volcanoes are within an hour and the Caribbean or Pacific Beaches areCosta Rica has some of the best weather in the world, and a much less expensive cost of living than most countries. Adventure tourism is it's claim to fame and it has a democratic political process and stable government that attracts 100's of new foreign retirees and multi-national companies every year. As a permanent resident of Costa Rica for 15 years, I'm frequently asked why I moved here. I've assembled my top 10 list of reasons to share with everyone who may be considering moving to paradise. 1.  Climate 2.  Nature. 3.  Affordable Medical Care. 4.  My Tico Neighbors. 5.  Safety. 6.  Cost of Living. 7.  Fresh Food and Produce. 8.  High Technology.  9.  Location.  10.  Adventure Tourism.<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volunteering in Costa Rica A Life Changing Experience (Costa Rica Travel News)]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:15:48 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mateo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[A First Person Account of a Recent Volunteer Trip to the Caribbean of Costa Rica.<br />Before going to Costa Rica, I was searching for a new life experience. I thought that maybe volunteering for people in need would help me to reach this objective. I couldn't make up my mind right away and spent a lot of time thinking about the destination and what kind of volunteering I wanted to do. This is an important point to consider. You cannot decide any random volunteer abroad program online without having a specific goal. Choosing Costa Rica met my goals of wanting to discover a new culture, a new language and the natural beauty of the country.<br /><br />Once I made up my mind on the destination, I had to find an organized program that met my expectations. I chose a non-profit organization rather than a ‘voluncation' travel agency because I thought they would be closer to the local people<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Puerto Viejo and around (photos)]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/puerto-viejo-and-around-photos/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:15:48 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Aleale</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi, this is my new website. Feel free to take a look around at my photos, blog, maps and links page. Also, if you would like to leave me a message then just go to my message board.<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rainy season in Costa Rica]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/rainy-season-in-costa-rica/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:28:57 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/rainy-season-in-costa-rica/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you are staying at a hotel or lodge near rainforest excursions, they will often have boots for you to use. If not, you can buy boots here really cheap - they are everywhere - just plain black rubber boots. If you are going for a long hike, I would not recommend wearing new boots, however. If you have hiked in other wet countries, you know what to expect. Many people just wear comfortable sneakers, realizing they will get wet. You really cannot keep your feet dry - with rubber boots, you feet are wet from sweat! It is true here also that after a heavy rain, there will usually be a break for you to dry out. Of course, if you have a problem with your feet already, you will want to be extra careful. Maybe extra socks? Extra small towel? Things like that. I would not recommend bringing heavy boots or hiking boots. If you are concerned about your body getting wet, you can bring a small pon<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Good Cheap Authenic Food Puerto Viejo]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/good-cheap-authenic-food-puerto-viejo/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:28:41 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>uluckidog</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/good-cheap-authenic-food-puerto-viejo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Just got in Puerto Viejo today...not too relaxing yet (place we´re staying at put us near restuarent when specifically asked for quiet place :( and some kind of surf competition on the beach out front with speakers blasting...and very important - we don´t know where to go for some good cheap authentic food! So far we´ve spent waaaayyy too much ($34 for lunch and $40 for dinner!!)<br /><br />We (and that´s me 26yo female with her 28yo bf) are having bad food luck. Please help with any suggestions!<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Single Woman in Puerto Viejo]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/single-woman-in-puerto-viejo/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:32:05 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>uluckidog</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/single-woman-in-puerto-viejo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I am in the midst of planning a trip to Puerto Viejo for the week of Thanksgiving. The person that was going with me cannot go. I still want to go. Is it a safe place for a single woman to be? Also, can anyone recommend a hotel-the closer to beach the better.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Costa Rica Dolphin tour in Gandoca National Park]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/costa-rica-dolphin-tour-in-gandoca-national-park-2/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:32:05 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dixon</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/costa-rica-dolphin-tour-in-gandoca-national-park-2/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Just wondering if anyone has tried this diving and snorkeling tour on the Caribbean coast near the Panama border? <br /><br />Is there any chance of not just watching the dolphins, but actually getting out of the boat and snorkeling or diving with them? Found it on website of Isla Inn in Cahuita:<br /><br />Dolphin watching and snorkeling.  Take a beautiful ride along the coast past Manzanillo deep into the Gandoca National park. Near the Panamanian border, atlantic and bottlenose dolphins come in to feed in the brackish waters near the Sixaola river. After seeing the dolphins, we cruise back to Mona island for snorkelling and/or diving! Then we continue back up the coast to Punta Uva for our second dive and second snorkelling site.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Costa Rica Cahuita National Park]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/costa-rica-cahuita-national-park/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:32:05 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/costa-rica-cahuita-national-park/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cahuita and the Limon province of Costa Rica, have a special flavor to them. The Caribbean area offers a natural and cultural environment that is completely different from the rest of the country. Coconut trees leaning towards the ocean, spectacular reefs, the sounds of Bob Marley and Alpha Blondie, and tourists wearing dreadlocks and Birkenstocks abound in this area. Even if you're not the Rasta type, you shouldn't miss out on the natural beauty of the forest and reefs of Cahuita.<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Honeymooning in Costa Rica]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/honeymooning-in-costa-rica/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:32:05 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/honeymooning-in-costa-rica/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Costa Rica is on the rise as the newest honeymoon destination. Many people have already experienced the beauty Costa Rica has to offer; now it your turn to visit this honeymooner's paradise. With an abundance of beaches and lush, rich jungles to explore, why not make Costa Rica your honeymoon destination?<br /><br />Beaches are on both coasts in Costa Rica, the Caribbean side and the Pacific side. Each offers you its own flavor depending on your desires. Manuel Antonio is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Not only do you find lush, pristine beaches, but the beaches are surrounded by amazing rainforest. All within a short walk from each other.<br /><br />There are several registry companies available online that can help you plan the perfect honeymoon vacation. Costa Rica is a small in size but vastly rich in destination points and you don't want to miss out<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Costa Rica New Traffic Laws Take Effect September]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/costa-rica-new-traffic-laws-take-effect-september/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:32:05 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/costa-rica-new-traffic-laws-take-effect-september/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Driving in Costa Rica is like; "dangerous", "insane", "crazy", etc., etc., etc. It appears even Costa Rica's President agrees as he is quoted as likening Costa Ricans to 'Dr. Jekyl and Mr .Hyde', in reference to the widespread recklessness encountered on the roadways of a nation recognized for peace and natural beauty. <br /><br />It came as no surprise then, when Presidente Oscar Arias supported the passage of a sweeping reform to the Costa Rica traffic laws (Ley de Transito) that intends to rectify the situation by force, and as rapidly as possible. <br /><br />As of September 23rd, 2009 Costa Rica will put all drivers and the new traffic law system, to the test!  The cornerstone of the new reform is the computerization of drivers' license records, and the use of a<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[I Left My Crackpipe in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/i-left-my-crackpipe-in-puerto-viejo-costa-rica/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:47:18 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>uluckidog</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/i-left-my-crackpipe-in-puerto-viejo-costa-rica/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[And I did. The next morning, after a thrilling single night's stopover at Costa Rica Backpackers, a hostel well fortified as a crack and hooker-proof enclave downtown, I took an eight dollar bus to Puerto Viejo, the main tourist town on the Caribbean coast. The trip took about four hours and included a hurried piss stop in Limon, a city gringos such as myself mostly just piss in and head, pun half intended, on out of. We also stopped briefly in Cahuita, a serene town that my ex-boyfriend said would be perfect for me and therefor had been excluded from my travel plans.<br /><br />And Puerto Viejo seemed as decent a place as any…stepping off the bus I was actually delighted by the bustling village, which is inhabited by a bizarre admixture of European and North American Land of Manana (sorry, no enyay accent) expats, black Caribbeans who speak a brand of pidgen English, your standard Ti<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Caribbean Costa Rica  a trip report]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/caribbean-costa-rica-a-trip-report/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:46:59 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/caribbean-costa-rica-a-trip-report/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As the howls of spider monkeys echoed around our forested cabin, I tried to open my eyes - only to find that they were crusted shut. "This is not good," I called out to Don, who was doing a scorpion check of the bathroom. He came out, his eyes red around the rims. "Great, I have it too," he groused. "There's no way we're going to be able to pass this off."<br /><br />We were in Tortuguero- a national park on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast that gave new meaning to remote. We had taken two buses and a two-hour boat ride down jungle-lined canals to get here, mostly so we could witness the spectacle of giant sea turtles nesting on the beach at night. Returning early to San Jose was not an option.<br /><br />But there were others in our group to consider. At dinner the night before, a British surfer girl had voiced suspicions about my condition, known as highly contagious to anyone who has<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[(Video) Today We Ask Why Stop In Cahuita When We Can Continue To Puerto Viejo]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/video-today-we-ask-why-stop-in-cahuita-when-we-can-continue-to-puerto-viejo/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:46:42 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Keyon</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/video-today-we-ask-why-stop-in-cahuita-when-we-can-continue-to-puerto-viejo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today we continue down the road from Cahuita to the coastal city of Puerto Viejo to see the site and have a general good time.<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Puerto Viejo Costa Rica]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/puerto-viejo-costa-rica-8/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:46:27 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Cruz</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/puerto-viejo-costa-rica-8/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Can't quite get the hang of using a keyboard again!! The new BriBri village was great. Got water to the centre of the village. At the fiesta last night we found out that not only have we provided the school and village with potable water but we have saved the school because the ministry of health was going to close it because of its poor water supply. So everybody at Soki was delighted with our efforts and gave us a good send off with lots of ChiCha.<br /><br /><br />We are now in P Viejo, having just taken the stuents to Manzanillo to see the coral reef. Inti found a great lodge for us quite cheap because the recession has really hit tourism here (in CR generally) and may places are closing down. The students are out trying to find somewhere for tonights meal. They have been advised to go to Lydias as this is the best place for careabean food. Lets hope they dont choose pizza this t<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vacationing in Costa Rica]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/vacationing-in-costa-rica/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:45:59 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/vacationing-in-costa-rica/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Costa Rica is growing in population in today's tourist market. Not only are pristine beaches on both coasts but you can also enjoy the northern regions lush forest, waterfalls, treetop walkways and zip lining. With such a diverse landscape Costa Rica is the place to choose for adventure and relaxation all in the same vacation.<br /><br />The country itself is politically stable, has no army and some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. It is a natural paradise filled with wildlife, rain forest, beaches, waterfalls and the best is 2 coastlines, the Pacific and the Caribbean. With so many activities to do while visiting the diverse countries landscape might encourage you to extend your vacation upon your arrival to Costa Rica.<br /><br />Traveling on a shoestring budget? Not to<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[My Favorite Places Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge Puerto Viejo]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:45:31 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>uluckidog</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/my-favorite-places-cashew-hill-jungle-lodge-puerto-viejo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This trip was very last-minute for us.  A friend had this trip planned and when her travel buddy backed out at the last-minute she sent us an invite.  How could we say, no?  Plus, I never do things last-minute so when I do, I feel proud of myself.  So off we went, Carla, Reese, Doug and I to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica to a small town called, Puerto Viejo near the Panama border.  The town was quite unique, attracting residents from all over Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.  The accommodations were simple and clean.  The highlight being the hammocks on the deck and the host dogs, Ozzie and Elvis.  The low-light being, no hot water, zip zilch zero.<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Le Cameleon (Puerto Viejo)]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/le-cameleon-puerto-viejo/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:45:31 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Carlos</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/le-cameleon-puerto-viejo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Cameleon would be an excellent choice for your honeymoon and addresses all the points you just outlined.<br /><br />I think I would find it hard to compare Puerto Viejo to any state that you might be used to. It is really apples to oranges. Having not been to Vieques, it would be hard to say. But having been to Puerto Rico, I lean to thinking that Vieques would be somewhat comparable.<br /><br />The Cameleon property is very secure without feeling like a prison. The beach is a short walk across the street and apart from the usual stuff of not leaving your valuables unattended, you should be fine.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The best snorkeling in CR]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/the-best-snorkeling-in-cr/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:45:31 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Keyon</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/the-best-snorkeling-in-cr/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cahuita and Isla Tortuga are great for snorkeling!<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Visiting Costa Rica in like a Natural Museum]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/visiting-costa-rica-in-like-a-natural-museum/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:45:31 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/visiting-costa-rica-in-like-a-natural-museum/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Yes, Costa Rica is a paradise.  It is a great place to visit for history, art, food, beaches, beauty of both men, women and children and Nature.<br /><br />It is a vacation spot and a Life spot.  There are animals galore, Volcanoes, rain forests, cloud forests (Bet you never heard of that before), the Pacific and the Caribbean and prices are generally fair and moderate.<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Turrialba A fresh new turistic site in Costa Rica]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/turrialba-a-fresh-new-turistic-site-in-costa-rica/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:45:31 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dangelo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/turrialba-a-fresh-new-turistic-site-in-costa-rica/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Turrialba is truly a fresh new touristic site in Costa Rica. In recent years the touristic activity of the area has been incresing constanly, and now going to Turrialba is a fun and great way to live Costa Rica country side. There visitors can find amazing landscapes, archeological sites, active volcanic views, great adventure tours, such as canyoning, canopy, white water rafting, and mountain biking, among others, great food and nice people. It is a place where visitors could fin a little bit of everything in one place. It is also a stop place between San Jose and the Caribbean; visitors should not meet this place in their itinerary.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business serves body mind and spirit]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/business-serves-body-mind-and-spirit/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:45:31 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mateo</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
<guid>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/business-serves-body-mind-and-spirit/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In May, in a small coastal village near Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, Heidi Dietrich studied at the Samasati Yoga Retreat Center with 20 other students from all over the world to earn her accreditation as a yoga instructor.<br /><br />Returning to Charlevoix, Dietrich established Darma and Grace Yoga.<br /><br />"Yoga is bringing together the body, mind and spirit," Dietrich said. "I think people come to yoga for many reasons. For some, it's relaxation; for others, it's for added flexibility or for the physical exercise. And for some, it's spiritual."<br /><br />Dietrich completed the required 200 hours of training through the Yoga Alliance, an international organization that provides support services and yoga teacher certification.<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Woven Routes in Puerto Viejo]]></title>
<link>http://puravidadvd.com/features/category/Puerto-Viejo-Costa-Rica/woven-routes-in-puerto-viejo/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:45:31 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Aleale</dc:creator>
<category>Puerto Viejo Costa Rica</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Last Saturday we went to Rolf & Juana's home for a visit & barbecued lomita. Before sunset I took a photo of the chestnut-headed oropendula nests in a laurel tree in their back yard. The larger Montezuma oropendula lives here as well. You can see bananas & other fruit trees growing on the hillside. We had great food and great a time.<br /><br />We've been chilling here in P.V. Eventually we'll catch a bus up to Cahuita or down to Manzanillo for the day. A new feature for us here is ...<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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