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 […]
Activities and tours Costa Rica
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 […]
Scenic Costa Rica Helicopter Tours, Transfers and Charters
If you’re looking for a unique, once in a lifetime experience in Costa Rica, consider taking a scenic helicopter tour. Helicopter tours are becoming more popular as travelers are looking for a way to see the country from a perspective not many other people get to. **Unfortunately Fly Adventure Air has closed permanently in 2021 […]
Tortuga Island Costa Rica Day Tour: Cruise Through the Gulf of Nicoya
When it comes to breathtaking beaches, stunning landscapes and fun water activities, Costa Rica has it all. There are several places in the country where you can experience all of that and one of them is Tortuga Island, Costa Rica. Tortuga Island, or Isla Tortuga, one of several islands in the Gulf of Nicoya boasts […]
The Sloth Institute: Researching, Educating and Helping Sloths
Although the sloths in Costa Rica are not critically endangered, there are many non-profits and groups dedicated to helping these mammals. As more of the country gets developed, the more trees are cut down which means loss of habitat for sloths (and other animals). They end up having to climb on power lines or crossing […]