Turrialba Volcano is the second tallest volcano in Costa Rica and just a 2.5 hour drive away from San Jose. It has been very active on and off the last few years, making it an impressive volcano to see up close. If you’re interested in visiting Turrialba Volcano National Park, make sure to check the […]
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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.” If you’re planning to visit Tortuguero, Costa Rica, here is all you need to know about the town, Tortuguero National Park […]
Barra Honda National Park: Caves, Hiking Trails and Guanacaste Views
Guanacaste is famous for its beaches and is the reason why travelers visit that province. However, what you may not know is that Guanacaste has such many diverse landscapes. Besides beaches, there are volcanoes, rivers, waterfalls and caves. That’s right – caves! There is a national park near the city of Nicoya that was created […]
Ostional Wildlife Refuge: See the Biggest Gathering of Turtles in Costa Rica
As one of the most important locations in the world to see turtles in Costa Rica, Ostional Wildlife Refuge is a must visit for animal lovers. This refuge protects 238 hectares of protected land, including 15 km of beach where thousands of turtles lay their eggs. This is one of the best things to do […]
Guide to Visiting La Marta Wildlife Refuge in Turrialba
Did you know that Costa Rica has over 50 wildlife refuges? Add that to the list of 31 national parks, 8 biological reserves and 13 forest reserves and you can understand why Costa Rica is such a hot destination for eco-tourism and nature. Though most travelers opt for visiting the national parks, there are many […]