Dining at Nicuesa Lodge is a fun experience combining delicious cuisine with the opportunity for guests to relax together, share their experiences and make new friends. Article by Shannon Farley One of the things guests love most is dining at Nicuesa Lodge. Guests dine together for all meals in the open-air main lodge building, masterfully...Read More
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica might be known for its epic surfing waves and jungle-fringed beaches, but there’s a lesser known side to the cosmopolitan tropical paradise. Rolling green hills, shady tree-lined dirt roads, clear running streams, and verdant pastures populated by long-eared Brahman cows – all can be explored on a thrilling horseback riding tour...Read More
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
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
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
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
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...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
Looking for ways to get closer to nature this year? Really go for it on a nature vacation in Costa Rica at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge! Article by Shannon Farley Spend any time in nature and you’ll probably notice that you feel happier. Of course, that also depends on the kind of nature you like....Read More
Want to get healthier, travel, be more connected and feel great for your goals in 2018? Make 2018 a year to remember on a yoga vacation or yoga retreat in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica at Pranamar Villas. Article by Shannon Farley As we embark on a new year, if you’re like most people, you’ve been thinking...Read More
Meet the staff at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge responsible for your delicious meals while on vacation in Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley Nothing says hospitality like the staff that makes your hotel visit a memorable experience. That’s certainly true of the kitchen staff at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica. These men and...Read More
It was a year of big happenings and enduring memories. Find out what happened at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Costa Rica in 2017. Article by Shannon Farley 2017 was a big year at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Costa Rica. New additions, added tours, anniversaries and big events; and through it all guests gave high praise...Read More
Come explore the network of paths and trails in the surrounding areas of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is the ideal mountain biking destination, with its lush flora and fauna and temperate climate. Be active during your vacation Get the heart pumping on climbs and descents and return...Read More
Luxury glamping in Costa Rica now available on Santa Teresa Beach at Hotel Tropico Latino – an extraordinary experience in a tropical paradise. Article by Shannon Farley The way people like to travel has changed. They no longer want a generic, one-size-fits-all vacation. People want to explore the world on their own terms, and that...Read More
Chef Randy Siles travels the world looking for new culinary experiences to bring home to Tropico Latino Hotel in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley Most people when they travel like to bring home souvenirs. In the case of Chef Randy Siles Leandro, he tours the world to bring back “culinary keepsakes” to...Read More
It may not be your typical winter wonderland, yet Christmas in Costa Rica is definitely fun and festive. The holidays seem happier under bright sun and blue skies! Article by Shannon Farley As chilly winter weather frosts the United States, Canada and Europe, you are not alone if you are dreaming about a sunny tropical...Read More
The holidays can be a stressful time. Decorating, shopping, cooking, cleaning and managing family dynamics can be overwhelming. Travel to Costa Rica during the holidays this year. Escape to a warmer latitude, learn about new cultures, be active and create new and exciting memories. Family reunions Traveling during Thanksgiving, Christimas and New Year’s doesn’t mean...Read More
One of the best Jaco Beach casinos is at Hotel Amapola, offering a low-key, safe and comfortable modern gaming facility in Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley Costa Rica is not a Las Vegas, or even a Monte Carlo. Most people visit Costa Rica for the exotic nature, dazzling beaches and impressive rainforest. But if...Read More
During the holidays, we concern ourselves with preparing the perfect meal, being a graceful host, choosing the ideal presents for each of our loved ones and decorating like a professional. Thanksgiving is around the corner and by the time New Year’s comes around we are exhausted. Break the cycle and escape Pranamar Oceanfront Villas and...Read More
What is it about volcanic mud baths that is so good for you? Go for the experience at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin by Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in Costa Rica. Who would have thought that smothering yourself all over with thick gray mud would be a good thing? What is it about volcanic mud baths...Read More
Costa Rica is always in season! October is the best time to travel to Costa Rica for big deals, like 50% off at Hotel Tropico Latino in Santa Teresa Beach. You may not know it, but right now is the best time to travel to Costa Rica if you want a good deal. During the...Read More
