Rincon de la Vieja National Park sits in the northwest corner of Costa Rica in the Guanacaste province with 7 different trails leading to beautiful viewpoints, breathtaking waterfalls and other natural attractions. There is no doubt that Rincon de la Vieja National Park offers some of the best hikes in Costa Rica and is a […]
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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 […]
Cahuita National Park 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 […]
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 San Jose International […]
Tortuguero, Costa Rica: The Little Amazon of Costa Rica
Tortuguero, Costa Rica is one of the leading ecotourism destinations in the country. With its long canals, lush rain forest and vast beaches, Tortuguero appropriately earns the nickname of the “Amazon of Costa Rica.” Though it is quite an adventure to get to this remote corner of Costa Rica, the entire experience makes up for […]
Marino Ballena National Park: The Best National Park for Humpback Whales
Marino Ballena National Park (directly translated to marine whale national park in English) in Uvita is one of the best places to go whale watching in Costa Rica. Humpback whales are commonly seen out in the waters as both Northern and Southern humpback whales pass through this area, giving Costa Rica the longest humpback whale […]