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Canal at Tortuguero National Park, photo credit @roberbenitorodriguez.

Tortuguero is where serenity, peace and freedom rule for post COVID-19 travel!

So, we are sitting around at home in these exceptional times where dreams become vivid and hope is the main driver as we navigate these unchartered COVD-19 waters.  Manatus Costa Rica on the far northern Caribbean coast of beautiful Costa Rica is the theme of many travelers dreams so lets see why!  The absolute truth...
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5 Reasons why Costa Rica should be your first travel destination post COVID-19

During these exceptional times, when so many things have slowed down or come to a complete standstill around us and we are facing situations that were beyond our wildest dreams,  it is healthy to imagine ourselves beyond COVID-19 with hope and optimism. One way, I achieve this is by dreaming about the first place I...
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Magical, sustainable eco-lodge with rooms that transport you to nature

When you imagine yourself in the middle of the rainforest, surrounded by lush vegetation, the songs of the birds, the whistles and the buzzes and the wild, exploring this natural wonderland, to retire to your beautiful room after a day of adventure is part of the dream.  Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is just that.  A magical...
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5 Great Things to do in Santa Teresa as well as yoga and surf!

While many visitors to Santa Teresa are attracted to this amazing little corner of the world for its fantastic waves for surfing and yoga, it is also a great place to do lots of adventure and close to nature activities that fill the days with contrasts of the sun on the beach with fun to...
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Here is to a healthy and happy 2020 in Costa Rica

Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is one of the special places on the earth and where better than in Costa Rica for it to be!  When we start a new year, it is healthy to propose new ways to lead a better life and then look for ways to put them into practice.  This is where Nicuesa...
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A green holiday where the sun shines!

Tortuguero is the perfect winter escape destination where the greens of Costa Rica warm your heart and soul.  Manatus Costa Rica, Tortuguero’s, best eco-luxury lodge is the perfect place to stay.  Immersed in the lush jungle that borders the water canals that wind along the Caribbean Coast lowlands, this is a green holiday where the...
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Santa Teresa is a wellness experience in Paradise

Welcome to Pranamar Retreat on Santa Teresa Beach in beautiful Costa Rica for a wellness experience in paradise. Wellness tourism is when your vacation is dedicated to your health and well-being.   This translates to days of relaxation, fresh, healthy food, spa treatments, walks along the beach, some spiritual and creative enlightening and living new experiences...
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Treasured guests recognize “going the extra mile” at Nicuesa

It is always fantastic for guests to have amazing vacations when staying at Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge as they know it is a beautiful place to stay. When treasured guests recognize “going the extra mile” by the wonderful staff,  the property feels a sense of pride and motivates the team to continue making their stay like...
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Come to Santa Teresa for your vacation! Here are 5 motivations!

With so many options to choose from when it comes to deciding where to escape from the cold winter to the endless summers, we would like to invite you to beautiful Costa Rica!  We will take you to the far southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula where you will find one of the most beautiful...
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New and innovative ways to live and feel Costa Rica

However small beautiful Costa Rica maybe, the opportunity to discover new eco-luxury hotels that offer unique experiences thanks to the ingenuity and creative minds of their owners with a profound love for nature and its conservation.   Many of these hotels are small and offer all types of travelers, new and innovative ways to live and...
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The Quest to reach and the Connection to Tortuguero

The long stretch of beach line is the nesting place for four species of sea turtles.  Tortuguero is a treasured place for visitors and sea turtles.  Immerse yourself into the natural spectacle of observing these prehistoric animals in their quest to reproduce and their connection to Tortuguero. Tortuguero is located on the far, northern Caribbean...
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The feline presence in the Nicuesa Rainforest is enchanting!

Costa Rica is world-famous for the incredible variety of ecosystems that are diverse as the animals that inhabit this beautiful little country.  Because of its privileged location in the world bordered by the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans, a majestic mountain range that runs down its center acting as a backbone, many animals have made...
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New culinary fusions and flavors at Nicuesa!

Imagine yourself in the middle of the rainforest, overlooking the ocean, savoring fresh, homegrown produce from an edible garden.  This is Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge!   This Enchanting Hotel property believes that when you travel, experimenting with and experiencing the local food should be a highpoint of your adventure.   So, at this magnificent property, you will have the...
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Costa Rica’s Manatees; Tortuguero’s Mermaids of the Canals

Manatus Costa Rica, Tortuguero’s best eco-luxury hotel is named after one of the most exceptional yet mysterious residents; the Costa Rican Manatees or Tortugueros “Mermaids of the Canal” as they are called.  These shy Sirenians prefer to stay out of sight but they are certainly on the mind of Manatus Costa Rica as they lead...
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Bosque del Mar, where eco-luxury, tropical forest and the beach unite.

When a beach is called “Hermosa” or Beautiful in Costa Rica, you can be 100% certain that it is as there are so many gorgeous beaches in this little paradise. Then you add a great hotel, just steps from that beautiful beach, and it is as good as it gets. This is Bosque del Mar...
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The Humpback Whales have arrived! Best place to see them in Costa Rica.

Let’s be honest here.  For nature lovers alike, the opportunity to see Humpback whales up close is an amazing experience and they have arrived!!   Their sheer size and gracefulness as they move through the warm, protected waters along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is a sight to see.   Whale Watching in Costa Rica...
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Beyond words – the jungle lodge you must visit in Costa Rica

Beautifully and uniquely designed, cabins and guest rooms at Nicuesa Lodge will impress you beyond words. Discover the magic of staying in the jungle at Nicuesa Lodge. Article by Shannon Farley When booking a hotel, most people want to know what the rooms are like before they make their reservation. At Nicuesa Lodge, comfortable and...
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Vacations with friends in Costa Rica: Where to go, what to do

Planning a vacation with friends to Costa Rica? Find out where to go and what to do for the best time on your getaway. Article by Shannon Farley Traveling with friends gives you the occasion to share amazing adventures, lasting memories, and great stories. Costa Rica is a popular place for vacations with friends, especially...
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Majestic waterfalls to visit during your stay in Guanacaste

  Waterfalls are known for being one of the most beautiful phenomenons of nature. They are commonly formed in the upper part of a river in steep mountains, and even though Guanacaste is known for its flat terrain, there are some areas with canyons that have created beautiful waterfalls. Some of them are very well...
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Actividades para toda la familia en el Hotel Amapola en Jacó

El destino que escojamos para las vacaciones de fin de año debe ofrecer actividades para satisfacer a toda la familia. En el Hotel Amapola los niños encontrarán horas de diversión en la piscina y el parque infantil, mientras los adultos pueden disfrutar del casino, bar, cancha de tenis y servicios de spa. El buen comer...
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New educational programs in Costa Rica focus on climate change

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey that left a wake of destruction across eastern Caribbean islands, Texas, Florida and at least a half-dozen other U.S. states, climate change is on everyone’s minds. Climate change is one of the biggest concerns and challenges facing the world today. Fluctuations to the planet’s temperature and rainfall,...
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Fun Water Adventures in Costa Rica for Your Vacation

Love the idea of going to a river, waterfall, or the ocean for your Costa Rica vacation? Then water adventures in Costa Rica are the thing for you. Some of the best things to do in Guanacaste, Costa Rica are water adventures. Check out six of the top Guanacaste tours you can do at rivers,...
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Commemorate National Park Day in Costa Rica

Protected areas in Costa Rica include national parks, reserves and refuges, mostly government owned but also private. The main objective of this effort which began in 1970, was to protect the biodiversity of the country’s flora and fauna. August 24th is National Park Day in Costa Rica, learn more about the importance of the conservation...
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Starfruit, known as Carambola in Costa Rica. Photo credit @_gastronomics

Tropical Fruit of Costa Rica: Try it during your stay in Santa Teresa at Pranamar

Ask your hosts at Pranamar Oceanfront Villas and Yoga Retreat about these delicious tropical fruits.  These colorful and healthy varieties will be included in recipes, fruit juices and cocktails. Guanábana or Soursop This very large fruit with green skin needs to be harvested carefully due to its large size and soft flesh.  It is part...
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