Monteverde, Costa Rica
Spanish 2 trip project
Costa Rica
Famous person from Costa Rica- Oscar Arias Sánchez
Oscar was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1987 because he tried to help end the civil war between Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. He was born 9/13/1940 and is still alive. He was president from 1986-1990 and from 2006-2010.
Cloud Forest National Park- $10
Cloud Forest National Park contains all 3 of my attractions. It costs $10 to enter then the rest of the stuff is free.
Times and Transportation
Map of National Park
Places within the Park
Sendero Bosque Nuboso (Cloud Forest Trail)- part of Cloud Forest National Park
1.2 mile trail. Elevation gain of 213 ft. Most popular trail because of beautiful views and has strangler fig trees.
Sendero Pantanoso
This is a 1 mile trail with an elevation of 131 feet that passes through a swamp forest by the Continental Divide.
Map of Country
Costa Rica esta sur de Nicaragua y norte de Panama. Hay muchos costas.
Meaning of Flag
The white stands for peace, wisdom and happiness. The red stands for the blood from martyrs who defended the country. The coat of arms is in the middle.
Population
La población de Costa Rica es 4.872 mil. en 2013.
Currency
La moneda es la Costa Ricas Colón. Exchange rate: 1 USD= 535.713 CRC.
Weather
http://www.accuweather.com/en/cr/monteverde/1179698/daily-weather-forecast/1179698?day=4 May 20: Esta 91 F. Llovera mañana.
La Maleta
Traerá una camiseta, las chanclas, una gorra y pantalones cortos.
Los Boletos de Avión
La fecha de mi viaje es el 20 de mayo. El costo de un boleto es $894.
Alojamiento- Hotel el Sueño
http://www.hotelelsuenocr.com Duración de la visita: 2 días. Número de habitaciónes: 1. Costó 12 dolores. Taxes: $1.24. Total: $13.24 USD. $7,090.03 CRC.
Transportación
Dos maneras de transporte son el bote y el autobús. El precio por un boleto es $5.
Comida
1. Gallo pinto- spotted chicken. Contains rice and chicken for breakfast.
2. Casado- married man. The wife packs the husband a lunch of rice beans and some type of meat.