Costa Rica has 160 amphibian species and 220 reptilian species, with such a great amount that biologists from all over the world come to study them. Many of them are ancient creatures, such as the crocodiles and turtles that have survived for hundreds of years. Although a lot of visitors are scared of the snakes […]
Arachnids and Insects in Costa Rica – Ants, Scorpions and Spiders Oh My!
There are 4,000 known species of insects in Costa Rica so it’s impossible to vacation here without running into one of them at one point or another. It’s just part of the nature and wildlife of Costa Rica which is a tropical country. I know a lot of people are scared of bugs but remember, […]
What It’s Really Like to Live in Jaco: The True Story
I have to be 100% honest. When we first moved to Playa Jaco, I wasn’t super psyched about it. I was comfortable in our little fishing village of Playas del Coco. However, after 2.5 years in Coco, we were ready to move on and due to some new work opportunities, Jaco was our next destination. […]
Why Choose Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge to Explore Corcovado National Park
This hotel has changed ownership and has been renamed to Corcovado Wilderness Lodge. Our review does not reflect Corcovado Wilderness Lodge. As one of the most biologically diverse places on earth, Corcovado National Park attracts wildlife and nature lovers from every corner of the world. Due to the many diverse tropical ecosystems, wildlife ranging from […]
Stay at Manoas For A Unique Experience in Uvita
When I was planning our trip to Uvita, I wanted to create a unique experience for Yeison and I. The South of Costa Rica is one of the most untouched places in the country as it is still fairly undeveloped and still a bit under the radar. The nature and wildlife in the South is […]
5 Reasons to Stay at Iguana Lodge to Explore Osa Peninsula
The Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica is probably one of the most wild and rugged places in the whole country – most of the peninsula is protected making up two huge national parks, Corcovado and Piedras Blancas. Both hold a tremendous amount of flora and fauna, in fact its one of the most bio-diverse spots […]