El término ecoturismo ha sido objeto de muchas interpretaciones distintas. Abundan hoteles, propiedades y paquetes vacacionales que se jactan de ser amigables con el ambiente. En múltiples ocasiones, la palabra se refiere a la sumersión en un espacio natural. Los tonos verdes varían, pero en general cualquier viaje que...

Santa Teresa Beach is just by itself one of the most beautiful places I´ve ever been to, and this seems to be, not only my perception, but Forbes Magazine perception too, since this year was named one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world. Being here is just enough to say, you are already somewhere very close to...

El hotel  Tucano Resort and Spa se encuentra ubicado en Aguas Zarcas de San Carlos, a tan solo 15 minutos de Ciudad Quesada. Este hotel ofrece diversión, relajación y contacto con la naturaleza, siendo apto para familias, parejas o grupos de amigos. Su propiedad cuenta con una variedad de piscinas de aguas termales...

Last week I went on a trip to La Fortuna, home of the very popular and stunning Arenal Volcano. I arrived on a Thursday and left the next day, even though it was a quick trip, I truly enjoyed it. I left San Jose in the early morning, going straight to Ciudad Quesada, since in my plans was included a lunch at El Tucano Resort...

Turrialba Valley is located in east side of Cartago Province, just one hour and thirty minutes away from San Jose. During the past few years, the wealth and beauty of this area has been discovered by the increasing number of visitors every year. Here you can find a unique charm and essence, very different to the popular and...

Costa Rica offers to its visitors a wide range of activities and attractions, spread out all over the country; from coast to coast our visitors can find lots of options and destinations to explore in our country. Tortuguero is one of the highlights, very popular among the nature lovers; this national park offers wide...

Last month took place the World Rafting Championship 2011 in Costa Rica. An event full of adrenaline, mixed emotions and the natural settings that only Costa Rica could have given! Definitely the rafting championship was an adventure from the beginning to the end. Competitors, staff, public and organizers had the chance to live...

Santa Teresa beach has become a very popular place during the past years.  As it has been mentioned several times, beautiful beaches, great surf conditions, wide variety of yoga services, tropical gardens and nice vibe make it a favorite among the off the beaten path destinations. Even though, the trip to this area is quite...

San Jose downtown is known for many features, offering different options for its visitors. The museums and National Theatre make up some of the most important attractions in the area. Right in the downtown within walking distance you can find three different museums; one of them is the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. The...

Puerto Viejo can be called the main tourist destination of the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. The town is located in Talamanca Canton in the province of Limon, in the southeastern coast of the country, close to the Panamanian border. The magic of this place is a combination of different reasons such as white sand beaches,...

The World Rafting Championship 2011 is just around the corner. International teams have been arriving since last week and are already training at the renowned Pacuare River. For third time Costa Rica will be hosting this important event, the first experience came in 1991 as the first World Rafting Championship, then again in...

Last time on the article Body and Mind in balance: Yoga! I had the chance to highlight the number of benefits yoga can bring to our lives and how wonderful is to combine it with a perfect vacation in a secluded paradise beach in Costa Rica as it is Santa Teresa. Santa Teresa beach offers the perfect settings to practice this...

In Costa Rica you can find many national parks and protected areas; being these, the main tourist highlights of each area. The most visited tourist destinations in the country are very close or into a national park area, for example Manuel Antonio with its national park, Monteverde with the cloud forest reserve and Fortuna with...

Last month I had the chance to visit an exceptional place in Costa Rica. It was my first time in the area but definitely not the last. I packed my stuff and got ready to start this new adventure with direction to South Pacific, specifically in Osa Peninsula. My journey began at the SANSA Terminal in Alajuela where I took my...

Manuel Antonio is cataloged as one of the main tourist destinations in Costa Rica. One of the most usual itineraries chosen by tourists is the Arenal-Monteverde-Manuel Antonio, having this last one as the perfect choice for their beach part of the trip. This popularity has been gained thanks to the number of elements composing...

The summer has almost finished and many memories were left behind. For some people it was the perfect time to relax at the poolside, enjoy the sun and warm weather, for some others was the chance to experience some new adventures and when I said ¨adventures¨ I really mean it. Summer vacations are one of the most expected...

How can we describe a honeymoon? There are some many words and ways to describe it, some people say is the most romantic experience of their lives, some others say is a holiday taken by the ¨just married¨ couples; the perfect chance to escape from everything and take a vacation. At the end of the day, it really does not...

¨La Sabana¨ well known signature of San Jose´s downtown. This park is the biggest and most important urban park in the country. Covers an area of 72 Ha and has been the recreational and sports space for many Costa Ricans during decades. Officially name ¨La Sabana Metropolitan Park¨, this place represents the green space of...

In Costa Rica you can find a big number of places to visit, those are usually divided by tourist regions; among the most popular can be found Monteverde, Manuel Antonio and La Fortuna. This time let´s focus on La Fortuna – Arenal area. The history of the area began around the 1930´s, when the first inhabitants came to these...

Teen camps are very popular among different countries around the world. They usually take place during summer time, which is the longest school break of the year in many places. These camps are supervised programs either for children or teenagers, where different activities such as hiking, canyoning and campfires take place.The...