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Costa Rica & Panama Adventure

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by: Jeremy
My trip through Adventure Life to Costa Rica and Panama for a fun, action packed week of snorkeling, zip lines, horseback riding, great cuisine, museums and more.

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Costa Rica & Panama Adventure 2012

Want to go? Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

I went to: Costa Rica, San Jose, Le Bergerac Hotel, Pacuare River, Selva Bananito, Panama, Bocas del Toro, Hotel Bocas Del Toro, Panama City, Country Inn & Suites
Hotel Le Bergerac in San JoseExploring the sights and sounds of San JoseA beer & a bite at Bufalo's Restaurante in San JoseEnjoying an Imperial, a Costa Rican beer, at Bufalo'sVisiting the University of Costa Rica campus in San JoseSculptures at the University of Costa RicaStreet Art in the center of San JoseWhite Water Rafting on the Pacuare River in Costa RicaStroke, stroke, stroke!Lean in!Lunch time with a raft serving as our tableGetting ready for another rapidWet and wildOur rafting group, who hailed from USA, Mexico and England Arriving at the Selva Bananito Lodge in Costa RicaThe long windy path leading to the lodgeOur cabin at the lodgeMosquito nets provided for our ease of mindAndy rests in the hammockA great view from our cabinCarlso saddling up the horses for a morning rideOur group is ready to go horseback ridingBeautiful flora around the lodgeFellow guest at the lodge, Ursula, meets natureCarlso explains all that we are seeing during our nature hikeAndy poses with a found coconutThe stream that connects the lodge to the Bananito RiverStopping at the stream near the lodgeNext up: tree climbing!Getting locked and loadedStarting the climbFellow guests, Benny and Marteen, cheer us on Up and up100 feet up in the airResting after all the day's activitiesFrog spotting at night led us to this green guyEnjoying a delicious breakfast with the other guestsCarlos gets ready to zipAndy zips through the treesMy turn on the ziplineAndy gets ready to descend 80 feet downGlad to have feet firmly planted on the groundTraveling to Bocas del Toro by water taxiSafety first, Andy wears a required life vest Sights along the boat trip to BocasThe main street of Bocas del ToroWalking the streets of Bocas del ToroWelcome to Panama!Watching the ocean at the end of the night at Bocas del ToroArriving at Gambit Tours in Bocas del Toro for snorkelingOur tour guide sits on the edge of the boatAnother tour boat stopped near us to look for dolphinsParrots during our snorkeling / sightseeing excursionSome beach timeOur plane to Panama CityDowntown Panama CityThe "old" old Panama CityTour guide Olmedo explains the history of the ancient cityArriving at the Panama CanalOlmedo tells us about how the Panama Canal worksThe Hamburg Sud pulling into the canalA view from the dock near our hotel in Panama CityStatues and stories found on every street in Casca ViejoPlaza de la Catedral in Casca ViejoMore sights in Casca ViejoToo cool for schoolA beer at the local brewpub, La Rana Dorada, in Casca ViejoA view of Panama City skylineFood and drinks at Tantalo in Casca ViejoA final meal in Panama CityFinal night in Panama City

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