Wichita Eagle | 10/01/2006 | Mountains, beaches beckon in Costa Rica; here's what to do
Wichita Eagle | 10/01/2006 | Mountains, beaches beckon in Costa Rica; here's what to do: "Mountains, beaches beckon in Costa Rica; here's what to do
To most Americans, even those who have never been there, Costa Rica is their favorite tropical destination. But although everyone wants to visit it, hardly anyone has any notion of what exactly you do once you arrive. That's what this column hopes to correct.
You fly into the capital city of San Jose (home of the area's only international airport) and stay overnight. It's then that you make a choice among four longer-stay locations that are basically made up of either superb beaches or various highlights of mountain tourism.
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To most Americans, even those who have never been there, Costa Rica is their favorite tropical destination. But although everyone wants to visit it, hardly anyone has any notion of what exactly you do once you arrive. That's what this column hopes to correct.
You fly into the capital city of San Jose (home of the area's only international airport) and stay overnight. It's then that you make a choice among four longer-stay locations that are basically made up of either superb beaches or various highlights of mountain tourism.
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