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View of Tamarindo from Costa Rica’s Hotel Diria

Guanacaste beach town: yesterday, we took in a sky-high (or seems that way, at least) panorama of the beach, estuary and miles of gorgeous green.

This view of Tamarindo at Hotel Diria owner Wolfgang Gollas’ penthouse in Tamarindo, Guanacaste. For more information about the hotel visit their webpage and Facebook page.

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