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Costa Rica is a fascinating country, both geographically and socially.  It was the first country in the world to constitutionally abolish its army, but what it lacks in military,   Costa Rica certainly makes up  in diverse and abundant wildlife.  This South American country holds 5% of the world’s biodiversity, and claims that its soldiers are the leaf cutter ants,  pilots are macaws and navy ships are whales.

Snorkeling is one of the premier activities used to draw tourists to Costa Rica. It has underwater wonders ranging Read more . . .