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Taking a bus is the cheapest way to get around Costa Rica, but it's also the most time-consuming. Bus transportation is perfect if you visit popular tourist destinations and major areas. However, if ...

Welcome to Costa Rica. I grew up in Costa Rica, and while I’ve lived all over the U.S., I'm always drawn back home. In the northwest, a dry tropical forest stretches down the Nicoya Peninsula.