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  • Christopher Colwell

    Hot springs and lava rocks | Jun 23 06'

    by Christopher Colwell a 26 year old male from Portland, on vacation in La Fortuna

    "Getting drunk and laughing loud"

    After our last week staying in San Jaoquin de Flores, a few of us decided to make our way to Flomingo, and stop for a couple of nights in La Fortun... Continue reading »

  • Samantha

    Pura Vida | Jun 08 06'

    by Samantha a 30 year old female, on vacation in La Fortuna

    The Costa Ricans have a saying: Pura Vida.  This literally translates as "Pure Life" but it is used constantly by to the Ticos in conversation... Continue reading »

  • Johanna & Martin

    Vulkan | May 27 06'

    by Johanna & Martin a 30 year old traveling as a couple, on vacation in La Fortuna

    28.05.2006Autor: JohannaNachdem wir gestern frueh von San Jose mit dem Bus nach La Fortuna gefahren sind, haben wir uns erstmal nach einem Hostel u... Continue reading »

  • jahworld

    Volcano Arenal | May 24 06'

    by jahworld a 32 year old male, on vacation in La Fortuna

    "We really enjoyed our stay in the area despite the inconsistent weather. This was only the beginning of our expedition through the beautiful country of Costa Rica."

    La Fortuna was a good place to kick it off.The drive from San Jose to La Fortuna was beautiful and the roads were in good shape.  We... Continue reading »

  • The Suberris

    Let's See Some Lava! | May 02 06'

    by The Suberris a 28 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in La Fortuna

    "Watch for falling [lava] rocks"

    So our good fortune with great weather kind of changed the morning of our departure from Monteverde, but we took the jeep-boat-jeep, or more accura... Continue reading »

  • Samba Sam

    Lava rocks! | Mar 09 06'

    by Samba Sam a 34 year old female, on vacation in La Fortuna

    We were taken by minibus from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui down to La Fortuna, in the proximity of Lake & Volcan Arenal. We had a couple of d... Continue reading »

  • Lost Tribe

    Volcan Arenal | Nov 23 05'

    by Lost Tribe a 27 year old male from London, on vacation in La Fortuna

    "“Nice place - thought I was in Europe for a minute”"

    Got here on Thu 24th November, after an 8 hour journey (including a 3 hour stop-over in Tilaran). Checked into a cool hostel and was supposed to do... Continue reading »

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