Some of the world’s best bird-watching is in Costa Rica, especially in the Caribbean region at Veragua Rainforest. Christmas is a special time of year for birdwatchers. Equipped with binoculars, bird guides and checklists, avid birders throughout the Americas brave snow, wind, rain, and even tropical sun, to take part in the annual Christmas Bird...Read More
Eco-friendly destination: Costa Rica managed to run on renewable energy for 76 straight days, and a total of 150 days during 2016. The goal for 2017 is to add megawatts from wind power, as well as energy from a private solar plant, to work towards improving these numbers. Costa Rican Christiana Figueres founded and became...Read More
December is peak coffee picking season in Costa Rica. El Toledo Organic Coffee Tour & Farm in Atenas, Costa Rica shows you all about coffee from bean to cup. Christmastime in Atenas, Costa Rica is always characterized for me by coffee picking season. December is the peak of coffee picking season in Costa Rica. All...Read More
Whether you want an extreme 100-mile race or an easy singletrack trail, mountain biking in Guanacaste is some of the best in Costa Rica, especially by Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Costa Rica is known around the world for superb mountain biking. Earlier this month, hundreds of international riders competed in the 24th annual La...Read More
One moment you’re walking along a rainforest trail enjoying the incredible sounds and sights, when suddenly you spot monkeys hopping from tree to tree. You definitely want to get pictures of that, so you go off the trail following the monkeys. Before long, you’ve been so busy looking up and chasing the monkeys that now...Read More
Your friends and family have been raving about their holidays in Costa Rica. You’ve finally decided to make the trip, and you have a limited time to explore the country. Where should you go? These tips will make your first foray to this tiny but amazing country a very satisfying one, and more importantly, they...Read More
In Costa Rica’s land of cowboys, Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin by Rincon de la Vieja Volcano is the place to experience pure nature, adventure, and rich traditions. Dating all the way back to 1880, the rich traditions of ranching and cowboy life in Guanacaste, Costa Rica are deeply rooted at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. Uniquely situated next...Read More
You are flying through the cloud forest, with your arms outstretched, feeling the brisk air on your face, a bird’s eye view to the lush forest below. You’re not dreaming, you’re doing the Superman cable, the last one of 16 zip lines at the Tree Top Canopy Tour inside El Establo Mountain Hotel. During a...Read More
What does your visit to Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure Park in Costa Rica mean? You are helping better the lives of kids and families in local communities. A visit to Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure in Costa Rica is tourism that has meaning. Besides giving you everything you could ask for in a Costa Rica rainforest tour –...Read More
Welcome to the jungle! Costa Rica is packed with more than 500,000 different species of exotic and beautiful wildlife, many of which you can see on a rainforest wildlife tour with Bushmaster Adventures. When I turned off my flashlight, it was pitch black. I couldn’t see a thing, not even my hand holding the flashlight....Read More
The Yoga & Spa Natural at Hotel Tropico Latino in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica delivers blissful relaxation and peace in a natural beach paradise. Costa Rica spa hotels in are quite popular. After all, it’s only natural to want to enjoy a day at the spa or a massage while on vacation. In Santa Teresa,...Read More
Golfo Dulce is one of the most amazing places in Costa Rica. Having the chance to swim in the pristine gulf with dolphins and whales is pure magic. That’s how it was for swimmers in the Golfo Dulce open water competition 2016 Cruce Aguas Abiertas in early September. Swimmers from all over Costa Rica had...Read More
Walk through the forest at nighttime, lovely brisk air, moonlight guiding our way, listening to the sounds of nature, encountering insects, amphibians and mammals and realizing, this is the cloud forest that never sleeps! During a very recent visit to El Establo Mountain Hotel, I was reminded of all the activities available to guests while...Read More
Discover off-the-beaten-path places to visit in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, all within an hour’s drive of Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin by the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Guanacaste is one of the most popular provinces in Costa Rica, especially its beaches. But if you’re willing to go exploring, you can still find many beautiful and incredible off-the-beaten-path...Read More
Some animal species travel long distances in search of food, some migrate to breed or to nest. Costa Rica’s location means that whales will come to warmer waters to give birth, turtles will lay their eggs and some birds will look for food sources not available in colder climates. Some of these migrations coincide with...Read More
Braving the fear of creepy-crawlies and things that will eat you in the dark, our writer discovers cute rainforest frogs, fascinating insects, and even a cuddly sloth on one of the best Costa Rica rainforest night walk tours at Veragua Rainforest Adventure Park. The sun set at least two hours ago, and it is pitch...Read More
From local crafts to classical concerts, urban art to creative gastronomy, Costa Rica has much more to offer than ecotourism. The last few years have seen a boost in the cultural activities available for locals and visitors, mainly in downtown San José. This was sparked by a couple of initiatives, the first from the Costa...Read More
Experience the exhilaration of one of the only “stealth” canopy tours in Costa Rica at Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure Park in the Caribbean mountains by Limon. What worry me most are not the huge bullet ants, as big as my little finger, crawling all over the trees. Although if one were to bite me, that would...Read More
The newest extreme mountain biking race, and thrilling one-of-a-kind Costa Rica mountain biking tours, all happen in August 2016 at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin by the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Looking for an exciting mountain biking vacation this summer? One of the spots on the planet you cannot afford to miss...Read More
The beautiful southern region of Costa Rica will host the annual Costa Rica National Festival of the Arts 2016 in August. Find out here festival details and where to stay. The southern region of Costa Rica will host one of the largest festivals of the arts and music in the country over 10 days in...Read More
Young, talented Costa Rica surfers like Anthony Fillingim of Santa Teresa are leading Costa Rica surfing to the top of the world surf scene. Costa Rica will host this year’s ISA 2016 World Surfing Games from August 6 to 14. With excellent surf on two ocean coastlines, Costa Rica is emerging as a powerhouse on...Read More
Discover & enjoy waterfalls, a coffee tour, farmer’s market, book browsing & a wildlife rescue center – all fun things to do in Atenas, Costa Rica during rainy season. One of the things I love about living in Atenas, Costa Rica is that within a short 20 minutes, I can be in the middle of...Read More
