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Capsized Boat

Photo of the Day: Capsized Boat at Islands of San Blas, Panama

By on February 28, 2010 ]

On our last day of sailing through the San Blas Islands we headed to the Island of Porvenir to process our exit from Panama through the immigration office.  As we approached the island we immediately noticed this boat capsized.  We discovered that the boat ran into a reef, which is quite common, about 500 yards [...]

Monterrico Beach Sunset Guatemala

Photo of the Day: Monterrico Beach, Guatemala

By on February 14, 2010 ]

Monterrico Beach is located on the Pacific coast of Guatemala. It is known for its volcanic black sand beaches and annual influx of sea turtles. A few turtle conservation organizations operate in the Monterrico area because the long stretch of beach serves as a breeding ground for 4 species of sea turtles. The town of [...]

Colombia Travel

Photo of the Day: Tayrona National Park, Colombia

By on February 7, 2010 ]

The popular Tayrona National Park lies at the Caribbean coast near Santa Marta in Colombia. It has some of South America’s loveliest coastline. Tyrona National Park includes beautiful Colombia beaches, hammocks to rent for the night, food, water and surf. Additionally, you can get a guide to take you to a native village in the [...]

Photo of the Day: Isla Chora Samara Beach, Costa Rica

Photo of the Day: Isla Chora Samara Beach, Costa Rica

By on February 5, 2010 ]

Isla Chora is a small wooded island that rests in the bay of the Pacific Coast Samara Beach in Costa Rica. Samara Beach can be considered the most beautiful off the beaten path beach in Costa Rica. You won’t find excessive development, but you do have choices of luxury or hostel lodging on the beach. [...]

Rocking J's Hostel in Puerto Viejo on Costa Rica Caribbean Coast

Costa Rica Caribbean Beaches

By on December 30, 2009 ]

A 3.5 hour bus ride from San Jose takes you to the southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.  This is a place where pristine beaches sneak out of the jungle creating the perfect setting for those who can entertain themselves with the ocean and walks into the forest. During our stay we first visited Cahuita [...]

Costa Rica Travel

Costa Rica Travel – Discover Samara Beach

By on November 24, 2009 ]

Samara Beach is located on the Nicoya Peninsula along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.  The town is small with the main street leading straight to the beach.  Samara’s beach stretches for about 6 kilometers in length and 2 kilometers wide.  If you are looking for a long flat beach, Samara is the place. Costa [...]