Last Frontiers' articles for Costa Rica (all categories)
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Oli in Costa Rica - Pura Vida
In May 2013 I spent a wonderful two weeks exploring Costa Rica's highlands and Pacific coast. With tourism being the number one industry, I was looking forward to experiencing the excellent service, beautiful scenery and the laid back tico (Costa Rican) outlook on life that I had heard so much about... Read more»
Autumn Newsletter October 2012
Welcome to our autumn newsletter, the first after Olympic fever gripped the nation and we decided to run a Latin American Medal Table (with Brazil the eventual winners). By the way, if you are considering Rio 2016 then do let us know - we have already compiled a fact sheet on the practicalities whic... Read more»
Pura Vida: Claire's adventures in Costa Rica
“Pura Vida”, Costa Rica’s most relentlessly-used phrase, literally meaning ‘pure life’ but seemingly appropriate as any positive response in any given circumstance. Whilst mildly grating by day three for the more cynical among us, the phrase and its usage does sum up quite nicely not only the abunda... Read more»
Stay somewhere a little different in Latin America
Latin America is host to a variety of natural as well as man made wonders, giving way to some equally impressive hotels. Whether your interests lie in history, nature or brand new experiences, it is possible to incorporate them into not just the places you visit but your accommodation as well. Here... Read more»
Jill explores beaches and jungles of Central America
I travelled through Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama on a wonderful trip that combined adventure and stunning scenery with luxurious hotels and gourmet dining experiences. Costa Rica is an impressive country for wildlife, and my first stop was the Osa Peninsula in the south. Staying in Lapa Rios lod... Read more»
Last Frontiers Newsletter #16 June 2010
Welcome to an early summer update from Last Frontiers. What a rollercoaster few months it has been - with volcanic ash drifting over us and then another British Airways strike series. I am frustrated to see that the insurance industry has still not reacted positively - they continue to insist that t... Read more»
Viva South America - Oliver Balch
This is a very readable journey through South America, with each chapter looking at a different country in relation to a specific theme. For example, Chile is examined through the eyes of women and Bolivia from the perspective of the poor. The author's commentary on Colombia is particularly hard-hit... Read more»
Last Frontiers Newsletter #13 June 2009
Welcome to an early summer update from Last Frontiers (into which we have interspersed a few comments from recent clients). In this issue: Lizzy in Panama and Costa Rica Rebecca in Uruguay Sue sees a jaguar in Guyana Special offers A date for your diary News from the office Lizzy was in Pa... Read more»