Limon, Costa Rica

Costa Rica in Spanish mean “rich coast.” Rather than expressing the reality, it may express a hope that has been alive since the Conquistadors, and is still alive today. This nation has more than its share of poverty, but recognizes possibilities for the future. It’s rural areas possess a wondrous, primitive beauty. We saw a sloth on our canal ride and then walked around the little town of Limon. Besides being a tropical paradise, Costa Rica produces much of the world’s sugar, coffee, and chocolate. It has a growing economy and a very large expatriate American community. With ports on both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Costa Rica is positioned to have a growing economy for the foreseeable future.Read more