A Wayward Journey

I didn´t think it was possible to get off the tourist track here in Costa Rica.  Ever since we entered into this country, it seems like we’ve seen more foreigners than locals.  It’s crazy!  And to think this is the off-season…

But today we managed to get off it - way off it!  We pulled out of Dominical (tourist haven!) and headed south along the beach.  The entire road was lined with condos and development offices- great big tourist traps.  Yes, the beach was lovely - but all the junk that seems to come with the beach here in Costa Rica was pretty awful!

So when we pulled into Cortez to look for a hotel, we were expecting more of the same.  Big fancy hotels… loads of tourists wandering around…  But no!  Not at all.

In fact, this tiny little town isn’t much of anything.  We finally arrived into the “center” of town, but I had to ask where the center was anyway!  There really is nothing here at all.  We did manage to find the only cabinas in town - with help - and checked in to a room right before a massive downpour.

We are enjoying being away from the tourists for a little while at least!