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The first time I visited Costa Rica was when I had 7 days to spend in Mexico. Unfortunately, I had a problem with my left foot which was so bad that it was difficult for me to walk. So I was very limited in my options what to do in those days. Upon arrival in San José, I took a bus to the Pacific Coast and ended up staying in a small hotel somewhere on the seaside. Every day, I walked to one of the beaches in the National Park close by and spent the day there. These beaches were without exception beautiful, but their added value was their location near the park. This way, also colourful animals often accompanied me on the beach. Birds in many colours, monkeys, huge lizards.... This place certainly had a special touch.
While recalling the trip now, it is impossible even with maps and guides to recover the name of the village or the park. I do remember, though, that I was struck by the peacefulness of the environs, the sympathetic people, the nice weather, and the extremely hot sand! Since this area is littered with volcanoes, the sand is dark and therefore absorbs a lot of heat from the sun. On the first day I did not realize the consequences of this fact, and from where I was lying I had to run very fast to the end of the beach, where I felt a burning pain in my feet...
Anyway, the relaxed atmosphere, the friendly people and the beautiful countryside and coastline made its marks in my memory and I decided this place was definitely worth to be revisited one day!
