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 […]
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Los Chiles – Day Trip from La Fortuna
Although the national parks steal the spotlight in Costa Rica as best places for wildlife and nature, refuges should not be overlooked. One such wildlife refuge is the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is such an important protected area that it was named a RAMSAR site, an international title given to the […]
Miravalles Volcano: The Lesser Visited Volcano in the Guanacaste Mountain Range
Miravalles Volcano is the tallest volcano in the Guanacaste mountain range (600 meters or 1969 feet) and surprisingly, the least visited. The volcano’s high activity powers a large geothermal plant, contributing to Costa Rica’s high percentage use of renewable energy and also offers visitors an interesting volcano experience. The other sister volcanoes, such as Rincon […]
Mawamba Lodge: Tortuguero Lodge Between the Sea and River
If you wan to visit Tortuguero but don’t know how to start planning your trip, this review of Mawamba Lodge will definitely help you. Surrounded by the ocean and river canals, Tortuguero is a unique destination in Costa Rica to experience the magical wonders of the Caribbean jungle. However,, lodging options are limited and it […]
The Springs Resort and Spa Arenal Review
If you’re looking for a luxury hotel in Arenal, the Springs Resort and Spa Arenal is one of the best. It has a large property with its own adventure center, a spa, several on-site restaurants, luxury private villas and a stunning view of Arenal Volcano. The Springs Resort and Spa is ideal for honeymooners, couples […]
Avoid These Common Costa Rica Tourist Scams
Although Costa Rica is a fairly safe country, it would be irresponsible of me to say that there aren’t any tourist scams. Since tourism is one of their main sources of income and the country is receiving over 2 million visitors a year, travel scams in Costa Rica do exist. Common Costa Rica Tourist Scams […]