For those interested in learning about Tico culture, a tour around Heredia, a capital city of one of the seven provinces, is an excellent choice. During our stay at Finca Rosa Blanca, we did a city tour to visit the colonial towns of Barva and Heredia, learn about the architecture and experience the daily local […]
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Los Chorros Waterfalls: Fun and Cheap Daytrip in Grecia
Grecia is the perfect place for those looking to experience a small local town in the Central Valley, just 45 minutes from the country’s capital. Grecia’s location up in the mountains offers a wonderful playground full of forests, rivers and waterfalls, including these two beautiful waterfalls: the Los Chorros waterfalls. If you’re looking for a […]
All-Inclusive Luxury at the Westin Golf Resort and Spa in Playa Conchal
When it comes to all-inclusive resorts, they are truly the best for the ultimate relaxing vacation, tailor made for easy vacation planning. The beauty of all-inclusive resorts is that hotel provides pretty much everything for you – making your stay hassle and stress free. If you’re looking for one of the best all-inclusives in Costa […]
Casitas Tenorio B&B: Where to Stay in Bijagua
Have you ever stayed at a hotel where you dreaded the moment you had to leave? You savored each second of your last night, already planning the day you’ll be back because the hotel made your stay that very special. That’s how we felt at Casitas Tenorio B&B in Bijagua. This cute casita hotel captured […]
Glamping in Costa Rica: Stay Close to Nature in Style
When it comes to alternative lodging options, Costa Rica’s list is greatly expanding. Treehouses, hammock hotels and eco-lodges are popping up throughout the country but there is one other alternative lodging accommodation that is getting a lot of attention: glamping. Glamorous camping, AKA glamping is staying in a tent outfitted with all the amenities one […]
Amphibians and Reptiles in Costa Rica
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 […]