When it comes to wildlife watching and nature adventures, the Central and South Pacific of Costa Rica reigns as top place for these activities. Due to the wet rain forest that starts at Carara National Park, the biodiversity increases greatly with a plethora of thriving flora and fauna unlike any other place in the country. […]
What It’s Like to Fly from San Jose to Quepos
I have a confession to make. I’m addicted to flying. After our first local flight from Tamarindo to San Jose, the idea of driving 5 hours one way makes my shoulders slump in despair. It’s a lot of time in the car to travel 258 kilometers (160 miles)! That’s why when we went on our […]
You Know You’ve Been Living in Costa Rica When…
Cuanto tiempo has vivido en Costa Rica? … Me thinking … Cuatro anos en Agosto! … Damn it’s been 4 years already! … Every time someone asks me how long I’ve been living in Costa Rica, I have to think about it. I was so used to saying 6 months, 1 year, 2 years but […]
Visit Finca 6 to Learn About the Mysterious Stone Spheres in Costa Rica
300+ stone spheres, of near perfect roundness and symmetry currently form the basis of one of Costa Rica’s biggest mysterious. Since their discovery in 1940 on Isla del Caño and the Disquis Delta, these stones have posed two very important questions regarding the indigenous communities in pre-Columbian times. Why did they create these stones and […]
Finca Rosa Blanca: Luxury, Coffee and Sustainable Tourism in Heredia
Due to Costa Rica’s excellent reputation as an eco-friendly country, nature lovers and environmental enthusiasts pick it as their next vacation destination. Sustainable tourism is becoming widely common throughout the country, with more hotels and tour companies earning a strong standing for their eco-conscious practices. For the travelers who are especially concerned about their carbon […]
Stay at Hotel Bougainvillea and Explore the Botanical Garden in Heredia
When it comes to choosing a hotel in the Central Valley cities like, most people don’t want to stay downtown. It’s crowded with limited parking, loud and can be sketchy at night. The Central Valley is actually quite beautiful – once you get outside the city. You can drive ten minutes out of downtown and […]