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 […]
Activities and tours Costa Rica
13 Awesome Day Trips from San Jose, Costa Rica
Are you looking for the best day trips from San Jose, Costa Rica? San Jose’s favorable location makes it easy for travelers to experience the highlights of Costa Rica. You don’t need to drive all day to explore the rain forests, volcanoes and beaches of the country, in fact you can spend a whole week […]
Tortuguero Packages and Tours from San Jose
If you want to visit Tortuguero, Costa Rica there are a few ways to do so. You can travel independently and book everything on your own or you can book a Tortuguero package. Many of the big hotels offer one day or overnight Tortuguero packages that includes roundtrip transportation, food, guide and activities. Since getting […]
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 […]
La Fortuna Coffee Tour: Organic Farm Tour at Arenal Finca Campesina
Coffee tours are one of the most popular cultural activities to do in Costa Rica and if you love coffee, then you have to do one. Although the best Costa Rica coffee tours are in the Central Valley and Monteverde, you can also do tours in other parts of the country such as La Fortuna. […]
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve: The Lesser Visited Cloud Forest
Many people don’t realize there are actually three cloud forest reserves in Monteverde with Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve as the most popular. But if you aren’t keen about being around a lot of tour groups, then you should visit the sister reserve, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. The Santa Elena Cloud Forest is higher […]
San Jose City Tour: Get to Know the Capital City of Costa Rica
If you enjoy sightseeing, then a San Jose, Costa Rica city tour is a great option for you. Walking tours are a great way to get to know the city and get a feel for the local life. Even though San Jose isn’t the nicest city, there are some nice buildings with fascinating architecture, museums […]