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  • Nic & Graham

    Arenal Volcano | Aug 21 07'

    by Nic & Graham a 36 year old female traveling as a couple from Cardiff, on vacation in La Fortuna

    We travelled by boat and car to La Fortuna in northern Costa Rica hoping to see the famous Arenal volcano which is not only active but constantly e... Continue reading »

  • O&R

    Touristy stuff | Aug 16 07'

    by O&R a 33 year old female traveling as a couple from Vancouver, on vacation in La Fortuna

    On friday we drove to the end of the road we were staying on (the end was only 500 m away) and Carlos out neibouhr stoped us and shouwed us howling... Continue reading »

  • O&R

    The Volcano | Aug 15 07'

    by O&R a 33 year old female traveling as a couple from Vancouver, on vacation in La Fortuna

    Russ says we gotta go, so gonna be quick...Went to the waterfall ... swiming was awsome, then went to the hanging bridges. Then went to see lava...... Continue reading »

  • Wendy2009

    Volcanos and beaches in Costa Rica | Jun 13 07'

    by Wendy2009 a 47 year old female from Brisbane, on vacation in La Fortuna

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    Set on the northern plains of Costa Rica, Arenal Volcano sits on the southeast shore of artificial Lake Arenal (77 square kilometres, or 48 square... Continue reading »

  • The Hallgrens

    Welcome To My Secret Volcano Lair | May 29 07'

    by The Hallgrens a 36 year old female traveling as a couple from Belle Plaine, on vacation in La Fortuna

    "ample opportunity for a free falling death."

    As any rationale person would do when arriving in San Jose, Costa Rica, they look for the first opportunity to get out.  Such is the case when... Continue reading »

  • The Patagonians

    Volcano - Can Anyone See the Lava? | May 25 07'

    by The Patagonians a 36 year old female from London, on vacation in La Fortuna

    Next stop La Fortuna, a small town at the base of the Arenal Volcano.  Personally I have never quite understood why you would populate an area... Continue reading »

  • satori

    Volcan Arenal | May 05 07'

    by satori a 38 year old male traveling as a couple from Mesa, on vacation in La Fortuna

    This was a perfect place for our first stop in Costa Rica.  The elevation and clouds made it very comfortable.  We arrived in 2.5 hours f... Continue reading »

  • Ben and Gini

    Time for a Live One | Mar 25 07'

    by Ben and Gini a male traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in La Fortuna

    Made it to La Fortuna after a couple of long bus journeys from Panama and then San Jose. We checked to an apartment with a great view of Volcano Ar... Continue reading »

  • Travelin with Jesus

    Costa Rica! (Finally) | Mar 03 07'

    by Travelin with Jesus a 21 year old male from Goldsboro, on vacation in La Fortuna

    We are finally in Costa Rica.  We had quite an adventure getting here.  It is a very long story, but very eventful.  Just ask if you... Continue reading »

  • SmS

    Awesome Costa Rica | Mar 03 07'

    by SmS a 22 year old female from Goldsboro, on vacation in La Fortuna

    After our hassle with the airport and airlines we finally arrived in Costa Rica!Our first visit to Monteverde was incredible. We went on a sky trek... Continue reading »

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