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The warm sun woke us up early and without an early tour we had a little time to enjoy the patio. We headed into town around nine, got a light breakfast at a little soda and then we were off to a tour close to my heart and taste buds.
The Don Juan Coffee Tour was fun and interesting (and they give everyone a free hat)! Okay, yes, I might be a bit biased given that I really like – all right, love – coffee, but I am confident that even non-coffee junkies would find …
We woke up to a clear morning and were able appreciate the view from Hotel Don Taco’s restaurant while we had breakfast. It was an early morning today because the van from Selvatura Park was scheduled to pick us up around 8.
As luck would have it, the sky grew increasingly cloudy during the twenty minute van ride to the Park. However, poor weather is not something that necessarily impedes fun at this place. With a canopy tour, a treetop walk, a hummingbird garden, a bio-art exhibition, as well as a reptile and amphibian exhibition there …
The drive from Heredia to Monteverde took about three and a half hours this morning. The last hour was over a road as dangerous as it is beautiful. Driving right along the edge of the mountain allowed Rayna and I to appreciate phenomenal views, however the lack of guardrails is nerve-wracking.
When we finally reached Monteverde (about 4500 ft) it was raining hard and there was little visibility. Since we had previously made a reservation at Hotel Don Taco, we headed straight there. Offering standard rooms as well as private cabanas, this hotel is nestled into …
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