COSTA RICA
Costa Rica abolished the death penalty in 1882, and its army in 1948. Since 1865, Costa Rica has offered asylum to those facing persecution for political reasons. From 1907 to 1918, Costa Rica hosted the Central American Court of Justice, which was the first permanent international tribunal that allowed individuals to take legal action against states on international law and human rights issues.
Costa Rica abolished the death penalty in 1882, and its army in 1948. Since 1865, Costa Rica has offered asylum to those facing persecution for political reasons. From 1907 to 1918, Costa Rica hosted the Central American Court of Justice, which was the first permanent international tribunal that allowed individuals to take legal action against states on international law and human rights issues.
Better known now as a tropical tourist destination with an ecological conscience and as an attractive retirement site, Costa Rica is a developing country whose major industry is now the production of computer microchips; ahead of tourism, bananas, cacao, and pineapples.
Those interested in exploring the possibilities of life here would do well to join COSTA RICA LIVING, a list with over 7000 members (half living in C.R. and the other half wanting to). Click here
Some places to see and enjoy:
http://www.ecoscapetours.com/ The Highlights Tour - a one day tour of nearby great nearby attractions.
http://eltoledocoffee.weebly.com/ a highly regarded tour of an organic coffee farm near Atenas
http://www.quetzalsparadise.com/ rare and beautiful birds high up in the mountains between Cartago and San Isidro
http://hotelcatalinacr.com/ owners Sandra and Naomi - small family-friendly hotel right on the beach at the south end of Jaco
www.vidatropical.com/ great place for the last night before leaving Costa Rica by way of SJO
http://www.puravidahotel.com/ also only 10 min. from SJO but upscale - beautiful and with a great restaurant for guests only
http://www.casaalfihotel.com/ great little hotel in downtown San Jose near the Teatro Nacional and perfect for spending the night after a performance
www.corcovado.com out on the remote Osa Peninsula
http://www.innontheparkhotel.com/ Manuel Antonio - at the National Park and the beach
http://www.hotel-california.com/ Manuel Antonio - with shuttle service to the National Park and the beach and a good, reasonably-priced restaurant
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nosara-Playa-Garza-Hotel/227726613956355 recommended to us at Playa Nosara
http://www.arcoirislodge.com/ in Santa Elena, near Monteverde cloud forest
http://www.arenal.net/cabinas-el-castillo.htm near Arenal volcano
http://www.villasvilmahotel.com/rates.html also near Arenal volcano
www.leavesandlizards.com also near Arenal volcano
landsinlove.com vegetarian resort with gluten-free menu - and it all tastes great - in the mountains on the road to Arenal volcano
http://www.riostropicales.com white water rafting at it's safest and best
http://www.calypsocruises.com/ trimaran cruise to your own tropical island beach
Finca Caballo Loco El Rodeo, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica (506) 2249-3445 / 7010-1771 trail rides for all ages
https://www.facebook.com/fincacaballoloco?ref=hl
http://samarainfocenter.com/accommodations/hotels/el-sueno-tropical-jungle-beach-hotel/ great hotel in Playa Carrillo / Samara area near the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula on the Pacific coast
Those interested in exploring the possibilities of life here would do well to join COSTA RICA LIVING, a list with over 7000 members (half living in C.R. and the other half wanting to). Click here
Some places to see and enjoy:
http://www.ecoscapetours.com/ The Highlights Tour - a one day tour of nearby great nearby attractions.
http://eltoledocoffee.weebly.com/ a highly regarded tour of an organic coffee farm near Atenas
http://www.quetzalsparadise.com/ rare and beautiful birds high up in the mountains between Cartago and San Isidro
http://hotelcatalinacr.com/ owners Sandra and Naomi - small family-friendly hotel right on the beach at the south end of Jaco
www.vidatropical.com/ great place for the last night before leaving Costa Rica by way of SJO
http://www.puravidahotel.com/ also only 10 min. from SJO but upscale - beautiful and with a great restaurant for guests only
http://www.casaalfihotel.com/ great little hotel in downtown San Jose near the Teatro Nacional and perfect for spending the night after a performance
www.corcovado.com out on the remote Osa Peninsula
http://www.innontheparkhotel.com/ Manuel Antonio - at the National Park and the beach
http://www.hotel-california.com/ Manuel Antonio - with shuttle service to the National Park and the beach and a good, reasonably-priced restaurant
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nosara-Playa-Garza-Hotel/227726613956355 recommended to us at Playa Nosara
http://www.arcoirislodge.com/ in Santa Elena, near Monteverde cloud forest
http://www.arenal.net/cabinas-el-castillo.htm near Arenal volcano
http://www.villasvilmahotel.com/rates.html also near Arenal volcano
www.leavesandlizards.com also near Arenal volcano
landsinlove.com vegetarian resort with gluten-free menu - and it all tastes great - in the mountains on the road to Arenal volcano
http://www.riostropicales.com white water rafting at it's safest and best
http://www.calypsocruises.com/ trimaran cruise to your own tropical island beach
Finca Caballo Loco El Rodeo, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica (506) 2249-3445 / 7010-1771 trail rides for all ages
https://www.facebook.com/fincacaballoloco?ref=hl
http://samarainfocenter.com/accommodations/hotels/el-sueno-tropical-jungle-beach-hotel/ great hotel in Playa Carrillo / Samara area near the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula on the Pacific coast
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