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Cahuita National Park Might Be Costa Rica's Most Underrated Place

Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/21/21 1:37 PM

We're loving all the outdoor adventures found in this Costa Rican National Park — It's one of the highlights of the Caribbean coast.

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Topics: Central America

What I Wish I Knew Before Volunteering Abroad In Costa Rica

Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/17/21 3:45 PM

Want the inside scoop on how to prepare for a semester abroad in Costa Rica? We've got all the things you need to know right here.  

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Topics: Central America, All About ILP + Volunteering

It's All About The Turtles When You Visit Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/31/20 4:02 PM

As if you could resist visiting a place called the "Land of Turtles", right?

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Topics: Central America

Snorkeling Around The Island Of Cozumel Can't Be Beat

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/6/20 12:48 PM

Cancun isn’t our number one vacation spot in Mexico (not even close!) but it is our top pick for nearby adventures. The newest addition? The vacation spot of your dreams — Cozumel.

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Topics: Central America

San Miguel de Allende Is The Prettiest City In Mexico

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/23/20 2:05 PM

Any city that was “built for relaxing” is somewhere you just can’t pass up. 

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Topics: Central America

Your Ideal Guide To Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/13/20 1:02 PM

Out of all the places to vacation in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio has all the beaches, jungle adventures, and sloths that you are looking for. 

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Topics: Central America

We Wished We Had More Time In Morelia, Mexico

Posted by Emily Henkel on 9/18/20 12:01 PM

"It's a quiet town that is so so pretty and has some of the prettiest cathedrals I have seen in Mexico ... we bought a bus ticket for an earlier return and I wished we had a couple more hours here!"

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Topics: Central America

A Beachy Day Trip From San Jose: Isla Tortuga

Posted by Jen King on 9/16/20 5:13 PM

If you're coming from San Jose and looking for the quickest way to the beach,  you're headed in the right direction.

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Topics: Central America

Traveling Around Mexico Is A Cinch With This Bus Info

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/17/20 10:51 AM

Get ready to do tons of traveling after reading this post.

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Topics: Central America

The Nauyaca Waterfalls Are Just Waiting For You

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/20/20 9:03 AM

It is kind of like Costa Rica has a monopoly on the world’s prettiest waterfalls … but out of them all, Nauyaca is one of our favorite spots for a hike and a swim.

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Topics: Central America

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