This place has it's very own active volcano (Volcan Arene), as well as all of the awesome activities that go along with it; hot rivers, hot springs and waterfalls. We headed straight for a hostel called Gringo Pete's, which you may have guessed was run by a white guy called Pete. Our first night consisted of the standard christening of wetting the new hostel's head, where we met a lovely couple (Amber and Steve) and Sue (Mama) from Colorado. We spent the next three days establishing a trans-atlantic friendship. Being from Colorado it meant that Steve had himself a great collection of guns and an amazing bushy beard to boot.
Over three days we embarked on a series of activities; the 1st was spent jumping and swinging into a fresh river, followed by a hike up to a stunning waterfall, with a some what fresher dip! The next day we pushed the boat out and spent the day zipping through the canopies under the shadow of the volcano, followed with relaxation in the resorts hot springs. This resort also had crocodiles , turtles, butterflys and ANTS, all of which under lock and key of course. We got chatting to Antonio, the guy who ran the canopy zip line and it turns out the next day was his day off and so he took us to the locals natural hot river and spent the day drinking cold beer and meeting the locals. Three great days, thanks to great company and a beautiful place.
By this point we found out first hand how expensive Costa Rica was, everything in the super market was a dollar or over; even a bar of chocolate. So an impromtu visit to Nicaragua was in store, apparently one of the cheapest countrys in Central America. Without a guide book, we were somewhat at the mercy of friends advice and headed for San Juan Del Sur.
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