Santa Ana, Costa Rica Travel Blogs

Crossing the Rio Grande...Well, Not quite!!
Oct 23, 2007

THE LONGEST HIKE Today Doña Zoraida suggested we walk to Ciudad Colon, which would be about an hour and a half. The two times I had been to Ciudad Colon in the past, I had taken a taxi for approx $2, so I was excited to learn the walking route. Hey, when ...

It Rains in Rainy Season - Who Would've Thunk it
Oct 18, 2007 (4 photos)

FORECAST FOR TODAY: RAIN So when I came to Costa Rica, I knew I would be hitting their rainy season. What I didn't know is that when they say it rains every day, guess what, it rains every day! I have been here for three weeks and have yet to see a ...

Ants on Steroids
Sep 27, 2007 (16 photos)

OUR FIRST HIKE Once we got settled in, Caro and I set about the challenging task of going for a hike in the surrounding area. Just imagine uphill and downhill were the only directions - not 5 feet of flat land to speak of!! It was worth it though, ...

Moving into a writer's paradise
Sep 26, 2007 (9 photos)

... to get too deep, but in this vision, I saw myself living a bit remote and with spectacular views to inspire me every day. At the time I had no idea what country this place was in, but I can safely say I found it in the little town of Piedades de Santa Ana.

The hills are alive with the sound of music...
Sep 30, 2007 (13 photos)

... night before, we met Eider, a friendly Boston resident who had just come back from visiting his family in Chapinlandia. He was in Costa Rica for a few days and hung out with us on Saturday. We decided to hike the beautiful green mountain that neighbors my ...

Goodbyes are Never Easy
Sep 30, 2007 (5 photos)

LAST WALK TO THE TOWN STORE That morning, Caro and I were up early. Even though her airport pick up was before noon, we were able to squeeze in a killer hike to the town store, our last walk together, before 10 o'clock. These friendly neighborhood ...

Costa Rica's Central Valley: New Love
Mar 30, 2008 (3 photos)

... of the natural canyon. The canyon was magnificent to say the least; a testament to the beautiful natural landscape dominating most of Costa Rica. And, while soaking in its beauty, the reality hit me of how lucky I had become. Most people only believe a ...

Back home, one last time
Dec 16, 2005

I took the 6 am bus out of Manuel Antonio to head back to Santa Ana to say bye to my family there and pack up for my flight home tomorrow! I've had so much fun here, but I'm ready to go home!

Los chicos de la guarderia
Oct 19, 2005 (5 photos)

Every day, I get up at 7:15 for breakfast before walking 15 minutes to the guarderia (day care center). The kids always come running to give me a hug when I arrive. They are all so friendly and happy, even with the simplest things. They love playing ...

www.intercambiocentralamerica.com
Dec 21, 2007 (2 photos)

I have created a website to help speakers of different languages in Central America find language exchange partners. There is a huge demand for Ticos to speak English to get on in their careers, while there are ever-growing numbers of gringos and ...

Last few days in Santa Ana.. :(
Apr 15, 2009 (7 photos)

Just chilling for the rest of the days..

Colegío de Mundo Unido..
Apr 13, 2009 (10 photos)

So just chilling at the school I'm staying at. And all I can think is WOW this place is gorgeous..

My short fruitful stay
Jul 6, 2008 (5 photos)

... trips to CR, but this time was an exception.  I was looking at buying a relatively inexpensive commercial property in Sanata Ana Centro.  It was a decrepid, decaying older site but great value at the price as the area is fast growing with the ...