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Matthew Houde

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Portsmouth, NH, The United States

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http://www.twoweeksincostarica.com

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Nonfiction, Travel, Outdoors & Nature

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Matthew Houde fell in love with the outdoors while growing up on a river in Maine. When his family moved to the island of Bermuda for a short time, he then fell in love with the beach. Matthew obtained a bachelor's degree in environmental science from Western New England College. He enjoys boating, fishing (usually not catching), and travel. He moved to Costa Rica with his wife in 2013, where he divides his time between writing, photography, and studying spanish. ...more

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Ecotourism in Costa Rica: A Local’s Guide

Two Weeks in Costa Rica |

Costa Rica may be small, covering less than 0.03% of our Earth, but it is home to an estimated 5% of the world’s biodiversity. After more than 10 years of living here, we still find ourselves awed by wildlife encounters that feel impossible. A tapir at dusk on a jungle trail, a quetzal hovering in the cloud forest mist, or a massive sea turtle laying eggs on a dark Caribbe

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	Two Weeks in Costa Rica by Matthew Houde (Goodreads Author), Jennifer Turnbull (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 119 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Top 10 Costa Rica Itineraries by Matthew Houde (Goodreads Author), Jennifer Turnbull (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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