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We docked at the port of Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica and then traveled by bus 60 miles inland to the capital of San Jose. |
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Costa Rica--10/12/98 |
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The port of Puerto Caldera |
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Coffee plantations |
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Flowers outside the National Theater in San Jose |
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A band at the tour rest stop |
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The beautiful National Theater, built in 1890 |
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The presidential box at the National Theater |
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Exhibits at the National Museum in San Jose. Founded in 1887, the museum displays pre-Columbian art, including pottery, stone and gold treasures. |
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A church, built entirely of metal, to withstand earthquakes |
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Local pets in the town of Sarchi |
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One of the hand painted wooden ox carts for which Sarchi is famous. Carts are available in all sizes from miniature to full size and can be shipped home. |
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Local kids in native dress pose for a picture in Sarchi |
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