Palo Verde National Park is an extremely important area in Costa Rica as it encompasses over 45,000 acres (18,210 hectares) of the Tempisque Conservation area. This conservation area protects one of the most endangered ecosystems in Central America, tropical dry forest. Furthermore, there are 15 different kinds of habitats from mangroves to swamps in Palo […]
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Turrialba Volcano National Park – Information, Tips, Photos and Videos
Turrialba Volcano is the second tallest volcano in Costa Rica and just a 2.5 hour drive away from San Jose. It has been very active on and off the last few years, making it an impressive volcano to see up close. If you’re interested in visiting Turrialba Volcano National Park, make sure to check the […]
Tortuguero, Costa Rica: The Little Amazon of Costa Rica
Tortuguero, Costa Rica is one of the leading ecotourism destinations in the country. With its long canals, lush rain forest and vast beaches, Tortuguero appropriately earns the nickname of the “Amazon of Costa Rica.” If you’re planning to visit Tortuguero, Costa Rica, here is all you need to know about the town, Tortuguero National Park […]
Carara National Park: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Carara National Park is a popular national park for bird watchers. It is right in between the change of dry to tropical rainforest, so it’s an excellent place to see nature. Furthermore, this national park is home to the largest population of nesting Scarlet Macaws. This post will help you plan your visit to Carara […]
Marino Ballena National Park: The Humpback Whale Park
If you’re visiting the Costa Ballena in Costa Rica, Marino Ballena National Park is one of the top things to do in Uvita. This national park has some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, including a unique feature of a beach shaped like a whale’s tail, formed by the union of two separate […]
Rincon de la Vieja National Park – Mud Pots and Waterfall Hikes
Rincon de la Vieja National Park, home to the active Rincon de la Vieja volcano has several hiking trails leading to beautiful viewpoints, breathtaking waterfalls and other natural attractions in the dry tropical forest. There is no doubt that this park offers some of the best hiking in Costa Rica! If you’re planning on visiting, […]