Hundreds of humpback whales in Costa Rica return to the gulf of Golfo Dulce from July through September. See them when you stay at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. Article by Shannon Farley To the delight of tourists and locals, hundreds of humpback whales in Costa Rica are now returning to the remote and pristine southern...Read More
Learn how to adopt a yoga lifestyle for more balance and clarity in everything you do while on a yoga retreat at Pranamar Villas in Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley What is a yoga lifestyle? Those who are familiar with yoga’s 5,000-year-old history as an ancient Indian philosophy know that yoga is a complete...Read More
Relájese y rejuvenezca en el renovado Simbiosis Spa, el cual reabrió sus puertas en el Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín en Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Relájese rodeado de naturaleza en Simbiosis, el spa del Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín en Costa Rica. Artículo de Shannon Farley traducido al español En medio del bosque tropical seco de Guanacaste,...Read More
Article by Shannon Farley Starting your day with a great breakfast is important, especially to fuel up for a full day of yoga, surfing, or hanging out on the beach in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Pranamar Oceanfront Villas is unveiling a new menu at their Santa Teresa beachfront restaurant, Buddha Eyes. It includes imaginative and...Read More
Discover how fascinating and spectacular butterflies and bugs can be! Amazing Costa Rica insects are being studied by scientists at Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. Article by Shannon Farley Usually we just complain about bugs — how they annoy us, bite us, sting us, and crawl on us. And a lot of them are creepy-looking. The thing...Read More
Rincon de la Vieja National Park now protects nearly 5,000 acres more dry tropical forest and wildlife habitats in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley The Rincon de la Vieja National Park in Costa Rica has expanded nearly 5,000 acres to protect more dry tropical forest, wildlife habitats and natural resources of the Guanacaste...Read More
Meet the guides at Nicuesa Lodge and find out why you want them with you to make your adventures in the Costa Rica rainforest and on the gulf of Golfo Dulce an extraordinary experience. Article by Shannon Farley Exuding passion for what they do, genuine friendliness, and with an incredible knowledge of nature, the guides...Read More
Come for a yoga retreat or complete your relaxing vacation with beachfront yoga in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica at Hotel Tropico Latino. Article by Shannon Farley Whether you’re an experienced yogi looking for your next yoga retreat, or just want to relax on summer vacation, beachfront yoga in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica is a great...Read More
It’s easy to feel at peace doing yoga at Pranamar Villas in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica when the Yoga Shala looks like a majestic Balinese temple. Article by Shannon Farley The sense of peace is palpable here. So is the feeling of being awestruck. It’s like walking into a majestic Balinese temple. Most visitors are...Read More
Think Costa Rica only has rainforest? Think again. Discover why the Guanacaste dry tropical forest is so amazing, and rare. Article by Shannon Farley Most people think of Costa Rica as being covered with thick, lush rainforest. You’ll probably be amazed then to find out that Costa Rica also has one of the largest areas...Read More
Taking a vacation is probably more important for your mental health than anything. Costa Rica is the perfect place for a healthy vacation! Article by Shannon Farley Almost daily we are bombarded with messages in the media telling us about the importance of exercise and a healthy diet to improve or keep up our physical...Read More
See authentic Costa Rica cowboy traditions at the weekly Saturday Cowboy Show at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Guanacaste. Article by Shannon Farley Incredible horse riding skills, exciting bull riding, Costa Rican folkloric music, and a traditional Costa Rican oxcart – see them all on Cowboy Saturdays at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Guanacaste. Every Saturday from...Read More
You’ll feel great on the outside and inside with natural spa products made from fresh ingredients at Hotel Tropico Latino’s Yoga & Spa Natural. Article by Shannon Farley There’s a lot of talk about natural ingredients in skincare products. People these days want organic products free of man-made chemicals. You can’t get more natural than...Read More
Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park is named one of the most spectacular in the world. Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is your gateway to visiting Corcovado National Park, Piedras Blancas National Park and the Osa Peninsula. Article by Shannon Farley Long renowned by National Geographic as “the most biologically intense area in the world when it comes...Read More
Relax and rejuvenate at the newly revamped Simbiosis Spa now open at Hacienda Guachipelin at Rincon de la Vieja in Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley Scenically set amid the Guanacaste dry tropical forest along the banks of the bubbling Colorado River, the Simbiosis Spa in Costa Rica is the perfect relaxing space to feel...Read More
Pranamar Villas prides itself on their healthy snacks like fresh juices and smoothies. Check out their fresh, healthy menu on a visit to Santa Teresa! Article by Shannon Farley It’s pretty easy to get motivated to be healthy in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Especially at the yoga hotel Pranamar Oceanfront Villas. Warm sunshine, endless ocean,...Read More
All-natural and eco-friendly eating meets cutting-edge, innovative cuisine in a sustainable way at Hotel Tropico Latino on Costa Rica’s Santa Teresa Beach. Article by Shannon Farley A healthy lifestyle goes hand-in-hand with all-natural and eco-friendly eating. The key to a healthy diet is simply putting natural things into our bodies. One of Costa Rica’s top...Read More
This year, San José, the capital of Costa Rica, was ranked 6th of the World’s Top Destinations “on the rise”, announced by the travel site Tripadvisor and according to the 2018 Travelers’ Choice awards. San José is the only city in Latin America that appears on the list. Article by Tamara Rivera.Read More
Thanks to its warm, clear water and abundant marine life, the gulf of Golfo Dulce is definitely the place to go snorkeling in Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley When you’re in a place like the Osa Peninsula region of Costa Rica, it’s easy to focus on only the magnificent rainforest jungle and the famous...Read More
Make your summer beach vacation spectacular this year at one of the world’s best beaches – Santa Teresa in Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley Dreaming of sparkling white sand beaches, blue tropical sea, and the sound of waves crashing on the shore? We have just the travel inspiration for your next beach vacation. For...Read More
How to get to Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is easy with nearly two dozen international flights arriving to the Liberia International Airport. Article by Shannon Farley The Guanacaste region is one of Costa Rica’s most popular vacation destinations – and with good reason. Its spectacular beaches, steaming volcanoes, majestic waterfalls, wildlife-rich...Read More
Now you have the perfect excuse for that beach vacation! Discover the fabulous health benefits of being near the ocean, and book your trip today. Article by Shannon Farley Spending time by the ocean is pretty good for your wellbeing, as it turns out. Research finds that there are multiple health benefits of being near...Read More
When is the best time to travel to Costa Rica? Well, that all depends on what you’re looking for. See our quick calendar guide for when and where to go. Article by Shannon Farley Just a few hours’ travel from most of the United States and easily accessible from Europe and Canada thanks to nearly...Read More
Loaded with nature, wildlife, breathtaking gorgeous beaches and lush jungle, Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica just might be heaven on earth. Article by Shannon Farley Pure heaven. With its lush jungle, rugged coastline, picture-perfect white-sand beaches, turquoise coves, and incredible wildlife – it’s no wonder that Manuel Antonio National Park is one of...Read More
