The Lankester Botanical Gardens is one of the most important orchid research facilities in Latin America with nearly a thousand different types of orchids in their facilities for display and research. As the gardens are open to the public, visitors can take guided tours to see the incredible collections of orchids, trees and flowers throughout […]
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Skyway Costa Rica: Local Costa Rica Flights Promo Code and Discount
Flying is the fastest way to get around Costa Rica and now you can save money on your local flight with our promo code with Skyway Costa Rica! Skyway Costa Rica, Local Airline Skyway is a new Costa Rican airline that flies to multiple destinations in the country and Panama. Their planes accommodate up to […]
Playa Ventanas: The Windows of the Beach
One of the reasons why visitors fall in love with the Costa Ballena area is that there are so many under the radar beaches and natural attractions and isn’t overly commercial. Not far from Ojochal is one of those secluded beaches, Playa Ventanas. The name comes from the caves on the beach that look like […]
Arroz con Pollo (Costa Rican Rice with Chicken Recipe)
Rice with chicken is one of the most classic and traditional Costa Rican dishes. You can find this dish at any traditional Costa Rican restaurant (called sodas in Costa Rica) and it is normally accompanied with fries and salad. If you feel like cooking up a bit of Costa Rica for dinner, here is our […]
Gulf of Papagayo: Luxury Beach Destination
Up in the Pacific Northwest corner of Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful and popular places in the country: the Gulf of Papagayo. Tourists love to vacation in the Gulf because of the mesmerizing coastlines, incredible beaches and excellent water sports. So for anyone looking for the ultimate beach vacation, the Gulf of […]
Children’s Eternal Rain Forest: Bajos del Tigre and Pocosol Station
Children’s Eternal Rainforest or Bosque Eternos de los Niños is the largest private reserve in all of Costa Rica with 23,000 hectares (56,834 acres)! However, it surprisingly is also one of the least visited reserves in the country. If you love hiking, nature and off the beaten path places, then you have to go to […]