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    Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste - Costa Rica. Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste - Costa Rica.
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    Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste - Costa Rica.

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    Celestial blue waterfall in Costa Rica; Celestial blue waterfall in Costa Rica;
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    Celestial blue waterfall in Costa Rica;

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    The National Theater in San Jose, Costa Rica. The National Theater in San Jose, Costa Rica.
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    The National Theater in San Jose, Costa Rica.

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    San Jose, Costa Rica San Jose, Costa Rica
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    San Jose, Costa Rica

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    Costa Rica

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    The Irazu Volcano  is an active volcano in Costa Rica, situated in the Cordillera Central close to the city of Cartago. The Irazu Volcano  is an active volcano in Costa Rica, situated in the Cordillera Central close to the city of Cartago.
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    The Irazu Volcano is an active volcano in Costa Rica, situated in the Cordillera Central close to the city of Cartago.

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    Arenal volcano in costa rica with a plume of smoke. Arenal volcano in costa rica with a plume of smoke.
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    Arenal volcano in costa rica with a plume of smoke.

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    Landscape in Tarcoles, Province Puntarenas, Costa Rica. December 2008. ; Landscape in Tarcoles, Province Puntarenas, Costa Rica. December 2008. ;
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    Landscape in Tarcoles, Province Puntarenas, Costa Rica. December 2008. ;

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    White faced Capuchin sitting in a tree, Guanacaste. White faced Capuchin sitting in a tree, Guanacaste.
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    White faced Capuchin sitting in a tree, Guanacaste.

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    GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA - MAY 25: Playa Tamarindo on May 25, 2012 in Costa Rica. Tamarindo is a beach town located on the Northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the Province of Guanacaste. GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA - MAY 25: Playa Tamarindo on May 25, 2012 in Costa Rica. Tamarindo is a beach town located on the Northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the Province of Guanacaste.
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    GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA - MAY 25: Playa Tamarindo on May 25, 2012 in Costa Rica. Tamarindo is a beach town located on the Northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the Province of Guanacaste.

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    Waves coming in on the beach in Guanacaste Waves coming in on the beach in Guanacaste
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    Waves coming in on the beach in Guanacaste

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    Nicoya Peninsula in San Jose, Costa Rica Nicoya Peninsula in San Jose, Costa Rica
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    Nicoya Peninsula in San Jose, Costa Rica

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    A stunning view of a red sunset in one of the most famous surfing beachs in Central America. Playa Naranjo in the Pacific coast of Costa Rica is home to this iconic rock that gets its name from the whistle it makes when the wind blows.
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    A stunning view of a red sunset in one of the most famous surfing beachs in Central America. Playa Naranjo in the Pacific coast of Costa Rica is home to this iconic rock that gets its name from the whistle it makes when the wind blows.
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    Dirt Road - Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Dirt Road - Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
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    Dirt Road - Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.

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    Tropical beach in Costa Rica. Tropical beach in Costa Rica.
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    Tropical beach in Costa Rica.

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    Sea turtle diggin in the sand to put her eggs on August 2010, in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica. Sea turtle diggin in the sand to put her eggs on August 2010, in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica.
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    Sea turtle diggin in the sand to put her eggs on August 2010, in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica.

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    Caribbean house and hut with tropical vegetation, Gandoca Manzanillo national wildlife refuge, Limon, Costa Rica; Caribbean house and hut with tropical vegetation, Gandoca Manzanillo national wildlife refuge, Limon, Costa Rica;
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    Caribbean house and hut with tropical vegetation, Gandoca Manzanillo national wildlife refuge, Limon, Costa Rica;

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    Untouched tropical beach with beautiful vegetation in the national wildlife refuge of Gandoca Manzanillo, Caribbean side of Costa Rica Untouched tropical beach with beautiful vegetation in the national wildlife refuge of Gandoca Manzanillo, Caribbean side of Costa Rica
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    Untouched tropical beach with beautiful vegetation in the national wildlife refuge of Gandoca Manzanillo, Caribbean side of Costa Rica

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    An ariel view of blue ocean water and Tortugas Islands in the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica, Central America. An ariel view of blue ocean water and Tortugas Islands in the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica, Central America.
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    An ariel view of blue ocean water and Tortugas Islands in the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica, Central America.

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    The panoramic view of Limon city, Costa Rica.; Shutterstock ID 17633359; Project/Title: Top 100; Downloader: Fodor's Travel The panoramic view of Limon city, Costa Rica.; Shutterstock ID 17633359; Project/Title: Top 100; Downloader: Fodor's Travel
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    The panoramic view of Limon city, Costa Rica.; Shutterstock ID 17633359; Project/Title: Top 100; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

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    Tropical sandy beach with beautiful vegetation, view from the water surface, Caribbean sea, Viejo de Talamanca, Limon, Costa Rica;  Tropical sandy beach with beautiful vegetation, view from the water surface, Caribbean sea, Viejo de Talamanca, Limon, Costa Rica;
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    Tropical sandy beach with beautiful vegetation, view from the water surface, Caribbean sea, Viejo de Talamanca, Limon, Costa Rica;

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    Playa Manuel Antonio & Punta Catedral in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica. Playa Manuel Antonio & Punta Catedral in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica.
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    Playa Manuel Antonio & Punta Catedral in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica.

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    Tropical vista in Montezuma, Costa Rica Tropical vista in Montezuma, Costa Rica
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    Tropical vista in Montezuma, Costa Rica

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    Pristine Caribbean beach in Costa Rica, playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Pristine Caribbean beach in Costa Rica, playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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    Pristine Caribbean beach in Costa Rica, playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

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    The crater and the lake of the Poas volcano in Costa Rica The crater and the lake of the Poas volcano in Costa Rica
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    The crater and the lake of the Poas volcano in Costa Rica

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    Bridge in the jungle of the national park of Cahuita, Caribbean, Costa Rica Bridge in the jungle of the national park of Cahuita, Caribbean, Costa Rica
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    Bridge in the jungle of the national park of Cahuita, Caribbean, Costa Rica

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    Mantled howler monkey, Alouatta palliata, eating  leaf, Cahuita national park, Costa Rica, Central America Mantled howler monkey, Alouatta palliata, eating  leaf, Cahuita national park, Costa Rica, Central America
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    Mantled howler monkey, Alouatta palliata, eating leaf, Cahuita national park, Costa Rica, Central America

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    A three-toed sloth sits in her basket in a Sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica while feeding on green leaves. A three-toed sloth sits in her basket in a Sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica while feeding on green leaves.
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    A three-toed sloth sits in her basket in a Sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica while feeding on green leaves.

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    Sunny Costa Rica Tropical Beach and Coastline in Mal Pais Sunny Costa Rica Tropical Beach and Coastline in Mal Pais
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    Sunny Costa Rica Tropical Beach and Coastline in Mal Pais

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    Sunset at the beach in Nosara, Costa Rica Sunset at the beach in Nosara, Costa Rica
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    Sunset at the beach in Nosara, Costa Rica

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    Waterfall at the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica Waterfall at the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica
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    Waterfall at the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica

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    At Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica, a white horse grazes in a field. At Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica, a white horse grazes in a field.
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    At Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica, a white horse grazes in a field.

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    Costa Rica Playa Naranjo beach in Santa Rosa national park Costa Rica Playa Naranjo beach in Santa Rosa national park
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    Costa Rica Playa Naranjo beach in Santa Rosa national park

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    COSTA RICA,LIBERIA, DECEMBER,8, 2013 - Five star Hotel Riu Guanacaste in Costa Rica. Guanacaste is one of the seven provinces and has mainly dry tropical forest. COSTA RICA,LIBERIA, DECEMBER,8, 2013 - Five star Hotel Riu Guanacaste in Costa Rica. Guanacaste is one of the seven provinces and has mainly dry tropical forest.
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    COSTA RICA,LIBERIA, DECEMBER,8, 2013 - Five star Hotel Riu Guanacaste in Costa Rica. Guanacaste is one of the seven provinces and has mainly dry tropical forest.

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    Playa hermosa, costa rica Playa hermosa, costa rica
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    Playa hermosa, costa rica

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    Coco Beach, Playa del Coco in Guanacaste - Costa Rica Coco Beach, Playa del Coco in Guanacaste - Costa Rica
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    Coco Beach, Playa del Coco in Guanacaste - Costa Rica

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    Sunset behind Punta Gorda on Playa Ocotal on the Pacific Ocean in Guanacaste, Costa Rica Sunset behind Punta Gorda on Playa Ocotal on the Pacific Ocean in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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    Sunset behind Punta Gorda on Playa Ocotal on the Pacific Ocean in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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    two lounge chairs on a pool deck with Playa Flamingo Costa Rica in the background two lounge chairs on a pool deck with Playa Flamingo Costa Rica in the background
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    two lounge chairs on a pool deck with Playa Flamingo Costa Rica in the background

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    Aerial view of western Costa Rica resorts in Tamarindo area Aerial view of western Costa Rica resorts in Tamarindo area
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    Aerial view of western Costa Rica resorts in Tamarindo area

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    Adolescents Playing Twilight Soccer in Samara, Costa Rica Adolescents Playing Twilight Soccer in Samara, Costa Rica
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    Adolescents Playing Twilight Soccer in Samara, Costa Rica

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    Carillo Beach in Costa Rica Carillo Beach in Costa Rica
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    Carillo Beach in Costa Rica

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    The sun sets behind a little island in Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica. The sun sets behind a little island in Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica.
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    The sun sets behind a little island in Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica.

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    A female Green Iguana perched on a tree limb by the River Tempisque in the Palo Verde National Park in Costa Rica A female Green Iguana perched on a tree limb by the River Tempisque in the Palo Verde National Park in Costa Rica
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    A female Green Iguana perched on a tree limb by the River Tempisque in the Palo Verde National Park in Costa Rica

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    From "11 Things to Know Before Traveling to Costa Rica: Scams/Know Before You Go "

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    From "11 Things to Know Before Traveling to Costa Rica: Internet, Wi-fi, and Connectivity"

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    From "11 Things to Know Before Traveling to Costa Rica: Packing for Costa Rica"

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