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,...Read More
Butterflies are one of the more plentiful species of wildlife in Costa Rica. Approximately 17,500 species of butterflies exist in the world, according to the Smithsonian Institute. Of those, there are about 1,251 butterfly types in Costa Rica and at least 8,000 moths.Read More
Now is the time to visit the gulf of Golfo Dulce by the Osa Peninsula to see migrating humpback whales and abundant Costa Rica wildlife. The remote Osa Peninsula region is an amazing place to see Costa Rica wildlife. This southern Pacific area is special because it holds 2.5% of the biodiversity of the entire...Read More
Get inspired for your next vacation! See the best one day tours in Guanacaste, Costa Rica you don’t want to miss. With dozens of things to do in Guanacaste, it is one of the best places to visit in Costa Rica. There’s something for everyone in this amazing corner of Costa Rica on one of...Read More
Celebrate Guanacaste culture and traditions on Costa Rica’s big holiday of Guanacaste Day at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. Guanacaste Day, Costa Rica’s big holiday celebrating the annexation of its northwest province, is coming up at the end of July. To celebrate Guanacaste culture and traditions, the best place to stay is Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. Guanacaste Day...Read More
With over 300 white, golden and gray sandy beaches, warm water all year round, steady winds and some 750 miles (1,200 km) of coastline, Costa Rica is a surfing mecca and one of the best places in the world where beginners can learn to surf. Costa Rica means ‘rich coast,’ and its delicious cuisine, vibrant nightlife and...Read More
Keep World Environment Day alive. Connect with nature on vacation in Costa Rica and be kind to the planet at eco-friendly Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. It’s summer. Time to be outside enjoying everything nature has to offer us. Time for a vacation where you can disconnect in nature and slow down from the fast pace of...Read More
From yoga retreats to creativity workshops, award-winning eco-lodge Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica is your ideal group retreat destination in paradise. Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in southern Costa Rica is a perfect choice for your next group retreat. The stunning tropical escape is located in the gorgeous, wild Osa Peninsula – Golfo Dulce...Read More
Totally different weather patterns from the rest of the country have made the Costa Rica Caribbean region unique for plants and animals. Explore this special ecosystem on a tour at Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure Park. In nearly all travel guides for Costa Rica you will read that the country has two main seasons: dry season (also...Read More
An easy flight from the U.S., Canada and Europe, the safe destination of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica is a great place for your family vacation. Costa Rica is always a favorite destination for family vacations. It has a reputation for being safe, and there are plenty of direct flights from the U.S., Canada and Europe....Read More
Ultra-trail running race The North Face Endurance Challenge Costa Rica happens May 27, 2017 at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin by Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. For its fifth year, the intense ultra-endurance trail running race The North Face Endurance Challenge Costa Rica returns in May to the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica....Read More
This month’s Earth Day on April 22 calls on the world to take positive action for a clean environment. Costa Rica and eco-friendly Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge lead by example in environmentalism and sustainable tourism. Earth Day calls on everyone in the world to take action for a clean, healthy, sustainable environment. Held every April...Read More
If you are already in tip top shape, you will probably be able to tackle the physical demands of paddling out on the water, catching a wave and the balance and leg strength to stand on the board. Why not help your body prepare for the very enjoyable, yet very physically demanding sport of surfing...Read More
After Ironman Costa Rica 2017 you need a vacation at ultimate adventure hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Coming to Costa Rica for Ironman 70.3 Costa Rica in June 2017? Why not plan to extend your trip after Ironman with a much-deserved vacation at the ultimate adventure hotel in Guanacaste, Costa Rica – Hacienda Guachipelin?...Read More
Are you an adventurous traveler? Do you enjoy being very active during your vacations, scheduling adrenaline rushes for every day of your stay? Monteverde is a place where you can be as relaxed or as adventurous as you like. Zipping through the air with the wind in your face enjoying the scenery, or sitting on...Read More
Snowbirds have long been flocking down to tropical Costa Rica to spend their winters, and it might be just the thing for you. Not just because you’re tired of shoveling snow off your driveway every morning, but because the political climate has you down. Turn off the news and book a flight to Costa Rica...Read More
Lush cloud forests and tropical biodiversity have made Monteverde, Costa Rica a must visit destination. Something else is putting it on the map these days, its coffee. The fertile lands in the areas surrounding Monteverde, like Santa Elena and the San Luis Valley are growing the delicious bean. You can learn about the process during...Read More
Dare to step out of your comfort zone on one-of-a-kind adventure tours at Hacienda Guachipelin in Guanacaste Costa Rica. Living in Costa Rica for nearly two decades, I’ve done dozens of canopy zip line tours. It’s always the same. My pulse races. The back of my neck gets sweaty. My breathing goes shallow. I check...Read More
Celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Month with your love on a romantic holiday in Costa Rica at Jaco Beach. All you need is love. In February, the month of love and happiness, escape with the one you love on a romantic getaway to Jaco Beach in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is one of the best...Read More
Costa Rica is known for its biodiversity, and Monteverde is a destination to birdwatch, to see other wildlife, to have adventurous tours, or to search for plants and flowers travelers don’t get to see at home. Whatever your expectations are, or if you have none, admiring and taking in these beautiful living organisms will add...Read More
Rated No. 1 of Things to Do in the Port of Limon, TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence … the list of awards is long for Costa Rica’s Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure Park. What makes Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure Park in Costa Rica so award-winning? Is it the incredible nature and adventure attractions? From rainforest and waterfalls, to abundant...Read More
If you plan on living in Costa Rica, it’s best to learn Spanish to be able to converse with locals and enrich your experience. Learn Spanish in Atenas, Costa Rica at Su Espacio. When you travel to other countries, being able to converse with the local population opens up worlds of opportunities and experiences you...Read More
What do you do when you get laid off from your job? Polish your resume? Start job hunting? Most people wouldn’t take off on an eight-month surfing vacation to Central America, Hawaii and Mexico. But that’s exactly what Tierza Eichner did in 2001 when laid off from her high-powered dot-com job. At the time, the...Read More
Feel great and get fit on vacation on an all-inclusive I Breath Fitness retreat in Costa Rica at Hotel Tropico Latino in Santa Teresa. Imagine coming back from your Costa Rica vacation feeling relaxed, fit, healthy, and on fire with life. This is what you get when you hook up with a very passionate fitness...Read More
