I grew up in Washington state so when I began visiting Costa Rica, SeaTac was the airport I flew out of. SeaTac is a big airport but unfortunately not a hub to Central America. The one good thing is that there are many different ways to fly from Seattle to Costa Rica but it does […]
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Drive from San Jose to Tamarindo and Vice Versa
If you need to drive from San Jose to Tamarindo or vice versa, this post will help you with the drive. This drive takes you through half the country from the Central Valley to the North Pacific in the Guanacaste province. It’s a long drive to Tamarindo from San Jose so you plan your travel […]
Palo Verde National Park – One of the Best for Wildlife Watching
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 […]
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 […]
Costa Rican Coffee Tours, History and Best Brands to Buy
If you love coffee, then you must try Costa Rican coffee. Costa Rica is known for producing some of the most high quality coffee in the world. Costa Rican coffee has been used in world competitions and is a favorite among the best baristas. Read all about Costa Rican coffee in this post because if […]