As Costa Rica become a top eco-tourism country, one family decided to preserve the 600 acres of land given to them near Arenal Volcano to maintain the rich biodiversity living within. This ambitious project grew immensely over the next decade and is now one of the top attractions in the Arenal area: the Mistico Arenal […]
Activities and tours Costa Rica
Cerro Pinocho: Incredible Sunset Spot in Monteverde
Thanks to Monteverde’s location on the Tilaran Mountain Range, there are many great places to see the sunset from Santa Elena and the surrounding neighborhoods. A couple of easily accessible and free ones are right in Santa Elena, such as Mirador San Luis and Mirador Valle Escondido Preserve, but there is one particular spot that […]
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 […]
Learning About Costa Rican Coffee with Doka Estate Coffee Tour
If you love coffee, then you must take a coffee tour in Costa Rica. Costa Rica produces some of the world’s highest quality coffee. There are many coffee tours in Costa Rica, from full on plantation tours to roasting tours. The best coffee tours are the ones where coffee grows the best in Costa Rica, […]
Pacuare White Water Rafting Class 3 & 4: One of the Best Adventures in Costa Rica
Forward! Hard! Duro, duro! I could hear our guide’s voice behind me, yelling us to paddle stronger as we quickly approached the next rapid. I tightened my grip and paddled as hard as I could, sputtering water out of my mouth and bracing for the wave to hit us. Woosh! Water splashed all over me […]
The Complete Guide to Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the best national parks in Costa Rica for hiking, wildlife and beaches. Although small in size, this park offers some of the most stunning tropical rainforest and beach landscapes in the country. If you plan to visit Costa Rica’s arguably most popular national park, here is our guide […]