Why you SHOULD drink the water in Costa Rica!

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Posted by: Alexandra Carelli Partner: Abriendo Mentes
Country: Costa Rica Date Added: March 29, 2012

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Summary

As you were packing your bag for a month-long excursion to the beautiful paradise of Costa Rica, all of your friends, your co-workers, and your mom told you repeatedly , "Whatever you do, don't drink the water!" Here is a glimpse into why you should NOT heed this advice.

Main Content

 The water in Costa Rica is totally safe. The recycling and waste management practices however, are not.

Additional Resources

 See the article here:

http://www.insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2011/may/02/costarica11050205.htm

Other resources:

http://costaricanconservationnetwork.wordpress.com/2010/02/13/the-big-plastic-problem/

http://plasticpollutioncoalition.org/projects/central-america/

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