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Discover the Darien Gap, sail Central America's largest lake or walk in the clouds in Costa Rica with Footprint's new guide to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. From lush rainforests, rushing waterfalls and erupting volcanoes to secluded beaches, scenic countryside and traditional farming villages, [...]

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