300+ stone spheres, of near perfect roundness and symmetry currently form the basis of one of Costa Rica’s biggest mysterious. Since their discovery in 1940 on Isla del Caño and the Disquis Delta, these stones have posed two very important questions regarding the indigenous communities in pre-Columbian times. Why did they create these stones and […]
Activities and tours Costa Rica
Heredia Cultural Tour: Masks, Markets and Museums
Costa Rica is a fairly young country with less than 200 years, so it isn’t exactly the first choice for visitors who are big history buffs, especially as the nature captures most of the spotlight. However, the Central Valley cities hold a great deal of cultural importance as they are where most of the 4.8 […]
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 […]
Hiking San Pedrillo and Sirena Station in Corcovado National Park
Named as one of the bio-diverse spots on earth, Corcovado National Park attracts nature and wildlife lovers from around the world. As the crown jewel of Costa Rica’s national parks, the government works hard to preserve the natural environment and maintain the lowest amount of disturbance possible while allowing visitors to hike, camp and view […]
Visit the Most Haunted Building in Costa Rica – Finca Sanatorio Duran
Sitting in a beautiful area of the Cartago mountainside is the mysterious Finca Sanatorio Duran. Many people who visit Irazu Volcano drive right past it thinking it’s another abandoned farm when in reality, it was an important hospital back in the 1910’s – 1920’s for tuberculosis patients. Since the hospital closed in the 1960’s, it […]
Arenal Horseback Riding Tour: Beautiful Scenery and View Points
“Wow, this is beautiful,” I thought to myself as we approached the viewpoint. Despite Arenal Volcano hiding behind some clouds, the view was breathtaking. Deep green forest stretched in front of us for miles and miles. A slight mist hung quietly over the top of the trees and birds sang cheerily in the distance. It […]