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TRAVEL Coast down Costa Rica to FUN IN THE SUN ON THE ‘RICH COAST’ STORY AND PHOTOS BY JILL ELLIS-WORTHINGTON 6 • HURONPERTHBOOMERS.COM
y Jill Ellis-Worthington TRAVEL For those of us who live in Canada but long for Julylike weather year-round, Mother Nature has an answer – Costa Rica. It’s a wild, beautiful country where ocean meets beach and jungles climb the mountains. Located in Central America, between Nicaragua and Panama, the Republic of Costa Rica was colonized by the Spanish in the 1600s, after Christopher Columbus landed there in 1502. A great region to explore on a first visit is the Playa Bejuco area, near Jaco and Quepos, on the central west coast. These small towns give a taste of local fare and culture, and Playa Bejuco is positioned among many recreational activities to enjoy between swims. Visitors value pools and beaches for relief from temperatures that range between 30 and 35 C (with high humidity) in the winter months. Those wishing to stay anywhere along the coast usually fly into San Jose, which is the capital and largest city, hosting the more northern of the two international airports in the country. A two-hour ride through the mountains to the coast provides a breathtaking introduction to the scenery. You’ll experience the rugged mountains and the more rugged roads that transverse them. National Highway 34 is a paved, well-kept, two- and sometimes four-lane road that takes you from the airport to Playa Bejuco, but many are gravel and very rough because of the heavy summer rains. Be warned if you are renting a car, local drivers often pass on hills and curves without warning, making driving a nerve-wracking prospect at times. Since it’s located near the equator, Costa Rica experiences almost the same amount of dark and light each day. The sun usually rises around 6 a.m. and sets around 6 p.m. This causes many visitors to readjust their internal clocks, which is fortunate because the coolest part of the day is right around dawn – a wonderful time to take a walk or take care of any strenuous activities. So, going to bed around 9 p.m. and rising at 5 a.m. is something that many visitors (and expats living there) commonly experience. Left: Costa Rica is a mountainous country. Above: Walking through Carara National Park reveals a plethora of interesting flora and fauna. Bottom: Seeing red macaws flying is always a thrill. The day is marked by the sunrise/sunset routine. Grabbing a chair or blanket and heading to the beach to enjoy the sunset, before going back to the lodgings for dinner, is a daily treat. The sun setting over the Pacific is a truly spectacular site. FALL <strong>2020</strong> • 7
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