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Pura Vida! 15 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Costa Rica

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Epic Photography from Costa Rica Costa Rica Photography Costa Rica is a vibrant country full of incredible natural beauty like waterfalls, jungles, volcanoes, and wildlife. It provides many opportunities for stunning photography! After exploring Costa Rica multiple times over the past 10 years, the country has seduced me with her charms. I secretly want to keep her all to myself… but that would be selfish! So I’ve reluctantly decided to share her with you. The photography opportunities in Costa Rica are fantastic, and once you see these photos you’ll know exactly why I fell in love with this fascinating Central American country. From pristine cloud forests, remote beaches, exotic wildlife and giant volcanoes — Cost Rica is extremely diverse, with a little bit of everything for the adventurous traveler or photographer. Below you’ll find travel photography from my adventures in Costa Rica. I hope my Costa Rica photography inspires you to visit this wo...

Whitewater Rafting The Class IV Pacuare River in Turrialba

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Whitewater Rafting Rio Pacuare Turrialba, Costa Rica National Geographic Magazine rated Costa Rica’s Rio Pacuare as one of the top 5 best whitewater rafting spots in the world. Riding the river’s class IV rapids was a wild experience! The town of Turrialba is well know for it’s scenic landscape and fast-moving rivers. In fact, the World Rafting Championships were held here in October 2011. My good friend Abby and I love to play on rivers. So we wanted to experience some of the world-class rafting that Costa Rica is known for and grabbed a local bus into town for a few days. Our Kick-Ass Rafting Team Tico’s River Adventures There are a lot of large rafting companies running trips down the Rio Pacuare, as it’s a popular tourist attraction. I’m not a huge fan of giant tour companies. Most are just profit-machines, churning through people as fast as they possibly can. It usually makes for a crappy, overpriced and rushed customer experience. ...