One of Costa Rica’s most remote, wild and intense places is Cocos Island National Park. This isolated oceanic island, located 550 kilometers (340 miles) off the Pacific coast is a safe haven for marine wildlife, specifically sharks. As an uninhabited island covered in tropical rain and cloud forest with a famously rich history, Cocos Island […]
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Irazu Volcano National Park: Highest Volcano in Costa Rica
As the tallest volcano in Costa Rica standing at 11,260 feet (3,432 meters), Irazu is undoubtedly one of the most impressive natural attractions in the country. No noticeable activity has occurred since the 90s, making Irazu Volcano National Park an excellent place to see a spectacular volcano crater. Here is our guide to help plan […]
Carara National Park: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Carara National Park is a popular national park for bird watchers. It is right in between the change of dry to tropical rainforest, so it’s an excellent place to see nature. Furthermore, this national park is home to the largest population of nesting Scarlet Macaws. This post will help you plan your visit to Carara […]
Manuel Antonio: The Quintessential Coastal Town Rainforest Village
The small coastal village of Manuel Antonio is one of the top destinations in Costa Rica thanks to its plethora of luxury hotels, abundance of wildlife and beautiful tropical nature. For these reasons, Manuel Antonio holds many of the bests in Costa Rica: one of the best places to visit in Costa Rica, best beaches […]
Arenal Volcano National Park: A Majestic Volcano in the Rainforest
Arenal Volcano National Park is one of the most most visited national parks in Costa Rica with several hiking trails and view points, making it a great outdoor activity from La Fortuna. It’s definitely a must do when you are in La Fortuna or the surrounding areas. Below is our guide to Arenal Volcano National […]
Palo Verde National Park – One of the Best for Wildlife Watching
Palo Verde National Park is an extremely important area in Costa Rica as it encompasses over 45,000 acres (18,210 hectares) of the Tempisque Conservation area. This conservation area protects one of the most endangered ecosystems in Central America, tropical dry forest. Furthermore, there are 15 different kinds of habitats from mangroves to swamps in Palo […]