Costa Rica take two!

The past February I spent around 15 days in Puerto Viejo, in the caribbean side of Costa Rica.

I've been in Costa Rica before but only the Pacific side. The idea of going to the caribbean, with all those sandy beaches, tropical weather and green panorama everywhere really appealed me since long time ago.

I grew up in a very dry place, in a semi dessert area of Mexico surrounded by cactuses, so these images were so exotic for me.

I planned to stay only 4 days, but at the end I met so many nice people that I couldn't leave before.

These are the pictures I took around Puerto Viejo, Cocles, Punta Uva, Manzanillo and the Natural Reserve of Cahuita.

Oh, yes, I'm a Palm tree lover, that's why you will see a lot of them in my pics!! :)

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Monumental Yucatán, México

A lot of you know about this part of Mexico probably because you've heard about Cancún.
As a Mexican I had my cliches too and since I was 4 I didn't want to go back there, mainly due to all the spring breakers visiting the zone. Then lately as an adult a lot of my travels are surf purpose.
Anyway, I had the opportunity to go back pushed by my sister a year ago in May. I really forgot about all the richness this area of my country has.
My experience was awesome re-exploring my country, going to Isla Mujeres, a small island about 13 kilometers northeast of Cancnún in the Caribbean Sea.  It was beautiful to find that this little town still preserves its identity with a few of little local hotels and small business for those allergic to resorts. Walking around we found beautiful sceneries, and the craziest sunset clouds I've witnessed.

My other favorite thing in this trip was going to Chichen Itzá, ancient ruins of the Mayan civilization just 200 km away from Cancún, going towards Merida.
I remember from my last time there, people were able to go inside the pyramids but now is not allowed. Apparently some stupid tourist years ago painted on the pyramids "Johny was here". Honestly I can't imagine how people are that stupid not to appreciate how special is this place.
This is one of most ancient civilizations on earth, and is always shocking to remember how advanced they were to their time being excellent astrologers, mathematicians and architects, building these monuments so carefully planed, to be aligned with some astrological events like the summer solstice at the Kukulcan's temple. If you want to know more about this phenomenon go here, and don't forget to visit this place if you have the opportunity! Good day to everyone!!

Stairway to heaven, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Fisherman boats, Isla Mujeres, Mexico

The dock and some fisherman working on the catch of the day at Isla Mujeres

Crystal blue waters of the Caribbean, Isla Mujeres, Mexico

The sunset going towards Cancun from Isla Mujeres

Crazy colors and clouds of the sunset at the Caribbean

The observatory temple, Chichen Itzá

Magnificent Kukulcan's temple, Chichen Itzá

Friend observing the greatness