Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
Costa Rica
A river town in the green northern lowlands. The river is the pleasure: forest, water, and an easy morning afloat.
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Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
Ojochal
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A hill village south of Uvita, above the sea cave at Playa Ventanas.
Nuevo Arenal
Costa Rica
The north shore of Lake Arenal, volcano across the water. A wide, peaceful view, and a fine place to stay.
Drake Bay
Costa Rica
A boat-in bay on the Osa, for Corcovado and Caño Island. Arriving by boat is half the pleasure.
Uvita
Costa Rica
The town in front of the whale-tail beach. You walk the sandbar only at low tide.
San Gerardo de Dota
Costa Rica
A high valley on the road south, for quetzals and crisp night air. A quiet, fine place to sleep above the coast.
Bijagua
Costa Rica
A small town west of the lake, for the blue water at Río Celeste.
Atenas
Costa Rica
A valley town with mild air, coffee farms, and green hills all around. An easy, pleasant place to slow down.