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Costa Rica, a sliver of land bridging North and South America, is blessed with not one, but two vastly different coastlines lapped by the mighty Pacific Ocean and the serene Caribbean Sea. While both offer stunning tropical beauty, sun, and sand, the experiences they provide are worlds apart. Choosing between them isn t just about picking [ ]
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Two Oceans, Two Worlds: The Stark Contrast Between Costa Rica’s Pacific and Caribbean Beaches
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