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I didn't see any on the main roads on Managua or at the airport. I saw them in the residential area. We madea left out of the airport and went about 3-4 miles and the made a left and then multiple...

I would like to see more of Nicaragua but i think i won't go back to Managua.I did see plenty of lakes from the air. Only a few even looked like they had any docks or people living on them. I think i...

Most of us just don't know how good we have it! I just got back to Costa Rica from Managua Nicaragua.(i got back thhis mornng at 10;00 am)A 15 minute taxi ride took me through some of the worst slums...

Just came across to me as a kid ust tying to mess with the forum members. He hasn't been back has he? a very new join date as well to me gave me that thought. I have been wrong before.

I thought it was a troll post.

Rechargeable batteries and a Solar charger will be your friends. I priced 2 AA Rayovac's for $4.50.

Snakes: I forgot to tell you about the Snakes.

On average, Costa Rica has an estimated 500 snake bites per year, and less than 1% of those are fatal.
As to the anatomical site of bites, an...

Your wife will like shopping here. They say used but 99% is totally new from factories in the USA and Europe. The used stuff is returned items only. A pair of Cargo shorts costing $17-40 in USA are...

A way to offset the cost of your Adventure.Get your Teeth tuned up! American trained Dentists!

I have read that Dental work that will cost you $38k-$40k in the USA can be done for about $12k. Some...

Newspapers for Americans in Costa Rica. The first one has real estate listings as well does the 3rd. On line prices about one third higher than in person.

http://www.amcostarica.com/
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I just thought about checking out some areas of Western Nebraska out in the Sandhills. I remember flying over them at night in April and we were at 7000 ft and we couldn't see any lights on the...

The horse you will use in CR.

Costa Rica’s horse quality is renowned. The Costa Rican Criolla is small and sure footed, a big contrast to the large American saddle horses. The Criolla is a cross...

Looks like a viable way to ship in your gear.

Shipping Big Stuff
If you need to ship something large and/or heavy, then hands-down the best way is to use a partial-container shipper. My preferred...

I went White Water rafting and the gradient was 45:1 and the gradient for the Colorado river in the USA is 6:1. We did class 3&4 rapids over a 19 miles route. Some solid rock walls 200ft high with...

In Costa Rica it is highly advisable to rent for at the very least for 6 months before buying a house. It is easier to buy than to sell. With vacant land near towns you run the risk of squatters...

If you want to experience the panoramic views of Costa Rica’s vast vegetation in an entirely different level, then the Rainmaker Aerial Walkway is definitely for you. Imagine being on six suspended...

I think it is prudent to post fruits and vegetables that are readily available in the campo that a guy living off the land in a survival vacation can use for food and medicine.

Sour Sop or...

I will stop after this post. Starting to sound like a travel log etc. Interesting what i did find out. I can't resist adding this regional weather link.
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Native fruits of Costa Rica. Many are available only during the Green Season
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I hadn't gave a thought that Quad runners are street legal in Costa Rica. A Quad sure would get you farther up and into the mountains. I am just brain storming. I have helped with the...

There are quite a few of these waterfalls in Costa Rica. I have never heard of anyone diving them. Can't say someone hasn't done it before. Natural gold from higher up? Gold objects thrown in to keep...

Inner city Survival! Very dangerous! 3RD AND VINE ST downtown Kansas City,Mo

Be quick, Be fast! Be Smart! Situational awareness is a must!

Trout rivers in Costa Rica.

Chirripo
Toro
General
Lower Tapanti
Providencia (middle section of Savegre)
Orosi

NOTE: These rivers are not as accessible as Rio Savegre. They are known to...

A general map of Costa Rica. The unexplored area is down on the lower right side.

http://arcr.net/map/costarica.html

This a map of the lower or SE Corner of Costa Rica and somewhat the areas...

Most aircraft from that era are just shells of corrosion . Quite a few historians like tracing down every AC history and stories This link will take you to a very good site. Any questions of a photo...