Monteverde’s favorable climate and unique cloud forest is home to a abundance of ficus trees, also known as stranglers trees. These strangler trees leave behind a unique formation when it kills the host tree and in Monteverde, you can actually climb one of these hollow ficus trees! Climbing the hollow Monteverde ficus tree is one […]
Activities and tours Costa Rica
Hacienda La Chimba: Coffee Field Hike in San Jose
If you have a day or two in San Jose and want to see something besides the classic city tourist spots, then you should plan a trip to Hacienda La Chimba, just 30 minutes from downtown. Hacienda La Chimba is a locally run private coffee farm of 65 hectares in Santa Ana. They offer several […]
Best Day Trips from Dominical
Dominical may be a tiny surfing village, but it’s in a wonderful location to experience rainforest, beach and mountains in Costa Rica whether you’re a surfer or not. If you’re planning to visit, here is our list of best day trips from Dominical as well as best things to do in Dominical. These ideas also […]
Catarata Uvita: A Natural Slide in the Jungle
If you’re staying in Uvita, then you must visit Catarata Uvita (Uvita Waterfall). It’s a small waterfall and swimming hole just outside town that has a natural waterfall slide. It’s a ton of fun for the whole family and is a beautiful way to cool off in the humid rainforest. Here is our guide to […]
Touring the National Theater in San Jose, Costa Rica
The national theater in San Jose is one of the most beautiful buildings in Costa Rica with great importance to the cultural and historical aspect of the country. It opened in 1897, representing Costa Rica’s high degree of fine art and is a grand display of neo-classical architecture. If you’re staying a day or two […]
Lake Arenal: Water Activities Near La Fortuna
Lake Arenal (Lago Arenal) is the biggest lake in Costa Rica, situated in the Northern Landlands very close to the town of La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. This manmade lake not only provides the country with a massive amount of hydroelectric power but is also a beautiful place for water sports and recreation. If you’re […]






