Carara National Park is a unique area in Costa Rica and a popular national park for bird watchers. Though it used to be a biological reserve, the immense popularity made the government change its status to a national park. If you’re planning on visiting Carara, find out what you need to know about it before […]
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Arenal Volcano National Park: A Majestic Volcano in the Rainforest | La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano National Park is the second most visited national park in Costa Rica and a favorite destination of many visitors. There are several hiking trails and view points in the national park, making it a great day trip for a leisurely hike at the foot of a volcano. The 29,692-acre park is one of […]
Tortuguero Costa Rica Travel Guide
Tortuguero National Park, despite it’s remote location, is one of the leading ecotourism destinations in Costa Rica. With its long canals, lush rain forest, charming town and beaches, Tortuguero earns the nickname of the “Amazon of Costa Rica.” Though it is quite an adventure to get there, the entire Tortuguero experience makes up for it. […]
Cahuita National Park Costa Rica Visitor’s Guide
Cahuita National Park is one of the best national parks in Costa Rica due to its stunning white sand beaches, lush jungle and plethora of wildlife. It’s not very far from Puerto Viejo and it’s free, making it one of the must do’s in the Caribbean south. If you love wildlife, hiking and nature, then […]
Poas Volcano National Park – The Volcano in the Cloud Forest
**As of April 2017, the Poas Volcano National Park is closed due to volcanic inactivity.The park is still closed as of 2018** Poas Volcano National Park is one of the most visited national parks in Costa Rica for several reasons: it has one of the biggest geyser craters in the world, a well designed infrastructure […]
Manuel Antonio National Park: The Smallest But One of the Most Beautiful Parks
Manuel Antonio National Park is the smallest national park in Costa Rica at 1,700 acres of land and over 130,000 acres of water but don’t let the size fool you. It has been rated as one of 12 most beautiful national parks by Forbes in 2011 and is one of the most visited parks in […]
Turrialba Volcano National Park – Information, Tips, Photos and Videos
Turrialba Volcano has been making headlines the past few years when it started erupting and spewing ash over San Jose and the Central Valley. Though volcanic activity has been noted since the 80’s, it has been gradually getting stronger every year since 2010 with 3 large eruptions in 2015, closing down the SJO airport and […]