Activities and tours Costa Rica

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 […]

He’s kind of the pet of the Jaguar Rescue Center. My guide pointed to the pelican that was strutting around in the corner. What happened to him? I asked. His wing, he pointed out. I focused my gaze on the pelican’s wing and it did fold funny, kind of like when I tried to do […]

Want to go ziplining? What about 100% Aventura? It’s a lot of fun! Guido asked Yeison and I. Guido, the manager of Hotel Poco a Poco was trying to help us decide what activity to do for our last day in Monteverde. I looked at Yeison and said sure why not? We’ve seen their shuttles […]

Costa Rica’s history stretches back centuries. Ancient artifacts have been found throughout various places, the most notable ones being the stone spheres in the South Pacific and Osa Peninsula. But near the Caribbean side lies the most important archeological site in the country, the Guayabo Monumento Nacional. The Guayabo National Monument is perfect for a […]

If you ask any seasoned Costa Rica traveler what are the must visit places in Costa Rica are, Monteverde is usually on the list. Voted as one of the wonders of Costa Rica, the Monteverde cloud forests are truly a spectacular sight to see. You would never imagine that a cloud forest would exist in […]

When it comes to ziplining in Costa Rica, Monteverde is usually the destination that comes to mind as that is where the original canopy tour in the country started. Ziplining was invented by the workers who actually used the cables to deliver lunch! Nowadays, it’s an exciting activity for adventurers to flying through the forest […]