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
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 (shuttle and boat), food, guide, lodging […]
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 Arenal Farm Tour
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. […]
Hacienda Orosi: Natural Thermal Hot Springs Resort
The Orosi Valley has some of the picturesque landscapes in all of Costa Rica with rolling hills, year round lush rainforest and a charming local vibe. There isn’t too much in the Valley but that’s part of its charm. But what the valley does have are wonderful natural hot springs and the Hacienda Orosi is […]
Pure Nature Rio Frio Safari Float – Peaceful Wildlife Watching from Arenal
The Rio Frio safari float was by far, the most enchanting and peaceful boat rides I’ve ever done in Costa Rica. This 2 hour pure nature safari ride quickly climbed to the top of my list of things to do in La Fortuna and Arenal after I had an incredible day floating down a gorgeous […]