Pura Vida Part One: Weekend Getaway to Costa Rica

Samantha Romero ‘16

As my taxi drove into the driveway of the Coffee Britt plantation, I could immediately pick up the wafting aroma of fresh coffee. Coffee Britt was one of the places I visited during my weekend getaway to San Jose, Costa Rica.

It was relatively easy to get around the city by bus with the help of locals. Since the use of addresses are vague I would simply ask the locals for directions. Costa Ricans or Ticos were very helpful and super sweet. 

I also visited a park known as Monte de la Cruz located in the city of Heredia. As my taxi drove up the winding hill towards the mountain it began to rain. It was the most surreal experience to drive along such a lush area with overarching trees. Upon arrival, I was in complete awe of the parks natural beauty.

More than anything this weekend would best be compared to an appetizer that left me wanting to explore Costa Rica for a longer period of time. After speaking to locals I got an idea of places I would like to visit in my following trip to Costa Rica.

Stay tuned for my Costa Rica vlog and some must-do things upon visiting Costa Rica. (Hint: Having breakfast with baby sloths is one of them!)

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