Archive for February 12th, 2008

Stone Spheres: A Costa Rican Mystery

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

by Rod Hughes
One of the great archaeological mysteries of this country are the pre-Columbian stone spheres, some basketball size, others 15-ton monsters. One was found on its original site last month, on an archaeological dig in Palmar Sur, in southern Costa Rica near the Pacific Ocean.
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Luxury Hotels Abound in Costa Rica

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

by Rod Hughes
Time was when Costa Rican tourist accommodations were almost 100% aimed at the low end of the industry cost spectrum—definitely for middle class or backpacker oriented nature seekers. But, The Tico Times recently pointed out, the top end .is being filled in with rooms and suites costing as […]

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