Landing in Liberia, our first excursion was to the Pacific coast to ‘surprise visit’ Canadian friends who resided in this part of the world. Our eco-lodging in Nicoya was uh…eeko. I’ll leave it at that.
Puerto Carillo Beach, Costa Rica
LAKE ARENAL
Scenic is understating this location! Friends of friends rented their cottage to us.
View from rental cottage
Tranquil!
Howlers!
see traveltoon ‘Lake Arenal’ post
LA FORTUNA
The town itself had more tourists than residents! Is no wonder with vast natural attractions.
A clear day to view the volcano
Town square
Jungle backyard ravine in La Fortuna
Enough mountains! We headed south for the beaches. Driving the Pan American highway was surprisingly a non-event, other than that of tedious traffic sometimes slowed to crawl-speed. Every type of vehicle, national or international depend on this road comprised of only 1 lane in each direction!
see traveltoon ‘Costa Rica – Highway‘
HERMOSA BEACH
Perfect (hot) weather and perfect surf, it is near the popular and more crowded Jaco Beach.
see traveltoon ‘Hermosa Beach’ post
SAN RAMON
The long, winding, mountainous road in searing heat was a tense drive as Bill was suffering with heat stroke from our last day in Hermosa Beach. It had been spent watching a surfing competition—the tropical sun and heat were overwhelming even with precautions taken. A few days were taken to recuperate in San Ramon at an amazing family run hotel.
San Ramon cathedral
La Posada–ordinary outside, extraordinary inside!
Awesome friendliness, service, furnishings, attention to detail— notice the bell on table!
La Posada’s covered corridor + plants galore!