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capuchins or the haunting call of a howler monkey. Blue morpho butterflies flit amid
orchid-festooned trees, while colorful tropical fish, sharks, rays, dolphins and whales
thrive offshore - all as if in a conservationist's dream.
The Pure Life
And then there are the people. Costa Ricans, or Ticos as they prefer to call themselves, are
proud of their little slice of paradise, welcoming guests to sink into the easygoing rhythms
of
pura vida
(the pure life) - every bit as much a catchy motto as it is an enduring mantra.
With the highest quality of life in Central America, Costa Rica's perfect waves, perfect
sunsets and perfect beaches seem like the pure life indeed.
