*~ Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua ~*

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Permalink Reply by Kris Penick on January 26, 2009 at 9:48am

I have taken the Eberle Wine group twice to Costa Rica on a Windstar Cruise. The first time a good portion of our group stayed additional days at Tabacon Lodge at the Arneal Volcano. It was a great expereince with many Rainforest hikes, we saw our first Tucan there. Warning, don't put your head under the hot mineral waters. My husband came home with a parasite in his ear.

Manuel Antonio National Park was another highlight with many species of monkeys. Beautiful beaches and some attractive looking hotels looked close by. For viewing sea turtles we suggest Tortuguero National Park.

When you arrive to San Jose do not pass an opportunity to dine at LaLuz at the Alta Hotel. The view is fantastic, the food wonderful. We didn't stay at the Alta Hotel, but would consider it next time. Also find the market in San Jose with a lot of tourist items well priced. Any local could get you there.

We seemed to drink a lot of Chilean wine reasonbly priced while while we were there. Concha Y Toro seemed to be a favorite amongst the group.

Bring a light raincoat and back pack.

Have a Great Time!

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Permalink Reply by Brandy Bell on January 26, 2009 at 9:50am

Kris, Thank you for the heads up! I hope to not be bringing home any souvenirs of the parasite nature! We have plans to hit Tortuguero as well, I think it should be amazing.

I am so looking forward to the Chilean wines. If you have any photos, I would appreciate if you could upload them here on WineSpace, I'd love to look at them.

Thanks for all the advice!

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