Situated in the southeast of the Nicoya Península, just 45 minutes from Montezuma, is the Curú Wildlife Refuge, famous for its pristine white sand beaches and abundant wildlife. This area, sometimes overlooked, is an obligatory stop for Eco-tourists. To get here you must take Route 27 to Puntarenas and head to the Pacquera ferry which will take you across the Nicoya Gulf in just about one and a...

Hiking is one of the preferred outdoor activities in Costa Rica, there are many places to hike in the country and it is a low-cost activity which is why it has gained so much popularity, whether you are an amateur or a professional, you are sure to find a mountain that fits your requirements. Clearly the main goal if you are taking your hiking seriously will be the Cerro Chirripó Grande, this i...

The Association Costa Rica por Siempre (Costa Rica forever) , the Ministry of Environment and The National System of Conservation Areas are promoting the visitation to five Costa Rican National Parks through the contest: CRx5 Challenge (Desafío CRx5). The five parks picked for this contest are: Palo Verde, Tortuguero, Tapantí-Cerro de la Muerte, Carara and Arenal Volcano. CRx5 Challenge enco...

Many already heard some years back that part of Will Smith’s movie After Earth was filmed in Costa Rica; many mentioned the areas close to the Arenal Volcano as the main filming site in the country; however just a few have heard of Hacienda Sueño Azul in Sarapiquí, this location also served as inspiration for some of the scenes; if you haven’t been here before, make sure to include it in your to d...

The small island of Uvita is located in the Caribbean Sea, just 3 kilometers from Limon, a 10 minute boat ride from the coast. Officially its name is Quiribrí Island, Quiribrí is an indigenous word that means birdsongs. Historically it holds a lot of importance to the country as it was here that Christopher Columbus arrived in 1502, he actually named the small island La Huerta (The Orchard)...

More than often it is overlooked, perhaps because of the misconception that insecurity is higher in this province (San José is actually the province with highest crime rate); or maybe because there are no huge, luxury resorts; others don’t like the drive, as the road (Route 32) is considered dangerous; whatever the reasons may be, the fact is that Limón Province and the beaches in the Caribbean Co...

Starbucks Coffee Company announced that it will develop a visitor’s center at its coffee farm, Hacienda Alsacia, on the slopes of Poás volcano, about 30 minutes from the international airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The center will begin receiving tourists in 2018. Since the purchase of the 240-hectare farm in March 2013, Starbucks has run it as a typical coffee plantation, and in doing so, ha...

Rural tourism is one of the many attractions Costa Rica has to offer, Finca El Porvenir (El Porvenir Estate) in Los Chiles, Alajuela, offers visitors an experience like no other. This 407 acre property has kept 50% of its territory for the preservation of primary and secondary forest, the other 50% of the property has a farm, a small, rustic house, and the rest is used to grow different organic...

https://youtu.be/_wprBtxNoeo Much more than just a Labyrinth , La Senda is located in Santa Rosa de Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, just 20 minutes away from Tamarindo, and close to an indigenous sanctuary and created over several energy points, it is said to be one of the biggest in the world, extending over 2 ½ acres and with a path almost 2 miles long it took 6 years to complete it, and it has more ...

The rural tourism industry in Costa Rica is in the rise as foreigners are asking for more options to enjoy rural and community activities, and also because of a higher number of foreign university students and volunteers of international organizations visiting the country. Over 200 small and medium size enterprises benefit from the growth of this industry. At the end of 2015 the number of forei...

If you are constantly looking for new places to discover in Costa Rica, this is one you may have not visited before, and a great option to stop by in your next visit to Puntarenas or nearby beaches (this place is 1 hour and 30 minutes from Jaco); if you are vacationing with your kids, they will also fall in love with this place. Located between the communities of Aranjuez and Pithaya in Puntare...

Tegucigalpa, Feb. 25 — Honduras, Central America's leading coffee producer, is transforming the scenic farms where that crop is grown into a domestic and international tourist attraction. The Coffee Tourist Route, an initiative centered on several farms in the western provinces of La Paz, Intibuca, Lempira, Santa Barbara, Ocotepeque and Copan, is offering prospective tourists coffee tasting, ad...

The beach town of Jacó continues to attract visitors, its closeness to the city has a lot to do with this as for many it is the perfect destination for a day trip to the beach; a lot of people talk about the insecurity of the area or have a negative view of the place because they perceive it as a “party” zone. Granted, Jacó has quite a party atmosphere as do most beach towns, but it also has a ...

Costa Rica is one of the preferred destinations for family vacation, miles of beautiful beaches, warm weather and variety of wildlife provide the perfect playground for kids, leave behind their play station and electronic toys, there are a plenty of places where the whole family can practice adventure tourism, but if your kids are too young for zip lining and white water rafting, there are additio...

Out of Costa Rica’s seven provinces maybe Cartago is the one that tourists know less off, however, this province has a lot to offer. Cartago was once the capital of Costa Rica, and home to some of the most influential families of the XVIII and XIX centuries. The temperature here is colder than the rest of the country, and the scenic views impressive. If you are interested in exploring all Co...

If you live in the province of Heredia, Costa Rica, you may feel trapped sometimes by the difficult traffic situation of this area, which has gotten worse with the road work being done, so if you want to go out of your house and see some of Costa Rica but you don’t want to drive much, here are some places in Heredia that you may have not visited yet and that offer a great way to spend your day, th...

“El Viejo”, in English “The Old Man” is located in Filadelfia, Guanacaste, at it involves 5000 acres of Wildlife Refuge, recognized as such since 2008. This old-style “hacienda” is a real “sabanero” home, which strives to offer tourists a rich cultural experience as well as great adventure tours. With Costa Rican style rodeos, traditional dances, masquerades, and of course typical Costa Rican f...

The Costa Rica National Museum, the Contemporary Art and Design Museum, the Calderón Guardia Museum and the Center of National Culture of the Ministry of Culture and Youth are part of the cultural offer of the first Art City Tour of 2017 to take place this Thursday, February 9th. The Art City Tour is promoted under the slogan “Por amor a Chepe” (For love of “Chepe”, Chepe being the colloquial t...

Hate to pack? A nude cruise might be for you. The Bare Necessities 2017 Big Nude Boat, equipped to hold up to 3,000 passengers set sail from Tampa Harbor February 5 with four gorgeous stops in the Caribbean. Director of Bare Necessities, Nancy Tiemann, says that on average cruises, “Over 70 per cent of the passengers have been on a Bare Necessities cruise before, which is extremely competiti...

Back in 2015 the magazine Scientific America included Monteverde in Costa Rica as one of “11 Natural Wonders to See before they are gone”, victims of the climate change. “Monteverde Cloud Forest, This tropical rainforest some 1,700 meters above sea level in the volcanic mountains of Costa Rica gets its name form living among permanent clouds. The humidity is often 100%. But as the warming clim...

Millennials have a different outlook on life, enjoying every day to the fullest is one of their goals, and doing new things and having different experiences are certainly part of the lifestyle of this generation. If new and amazing experiences is what you are looking for, here’s a few options you might find fun and that are certainly a unique way to explore the wonders Costa Rica offers… but, ...

Many times, we hear complaints about the high cost of vacationing in Costa Rica, usually these complaints come from locals who affirm vacationing in our own country costs the same or more than vacationing abroad; and every so often we can hear the same complaint coming from foreign tourists, which makes you wonder if this is actually true or just a perception. Granted, many factors come into pl...

With the beginning of a new year everyone should try to make the most out of each day, after all, if you live in Costa Rica there are a lot of different things you can do to enjoy your life to the fullest. Here are three options of adventure tourism high in adrenaline that you can do in Costa Rica: Paragliding: Paragliding in Costa Rica continues to increase in popularity, what better way to...

If you stayed at home for this end of the year, but you want to spend the last day of the year or the first day of 2017 in good company and doing something out of the ordinary, we offer you four options of one day trips that you can enjoy in Costa Rica: Colinas del Poas: This mountain recreation center is located on the road to the Poas Volcano and it offers canopy tour, Tarzan swing, climbing...

“All Costa Rica helped those affected by hurricane Otto, but the second part of the rescue is just beginning. This summer, visit Golfito, Corcovado or Tortuguero. Admire the Celeste River, enjoy the hot springs or the Guanacaste beaches, take a tour of the Maleku territory; buy beans from Upala and cacao from Bagaces, travel, rest, eat, have fun, and while you enjoy, help them get back on their fe...

Golfito Marina Village and Resort The port town of Golfito in the province of Puntarenas receives many visitors every year mainly attracted by The Duty Free Shopping Center, but also because of the many beautiful beaches and National Parks located nearby. A group of Costa Rican and North American investors in conjunction with the Municipality and the Regional Development Board, put together...

Yacht-Style cruises are a different way to discover some of the most beautiful areas of Costa Rica, places that are best accessed by ship. We already went through the information on itineraries and tours offered by Windstar Cruises in the first part of this article. Now we will go over the options offered by Lindblad Expeditions- National Geographic to tour Costa Rica. First thing you sh...

Summer time in Costa Rica is finally here and with it the tourism activity obviously increases, Costa Rica is the perfect place to escape the cold weather of North America and Europe during this next few months, for those that live in Costa Rica, school is out for summer break, many have vacation from work, so it is without a doubt the perfect time to explore Costa Rica and enjoy the wonderful wea...

The Irazu Volcano located in the province of Cartago experimented some changes after the heavy rains received in the past days’ product of a tropical storm and also hurricane Otto. The water filled up three lakes in the volcano and a small waterfall is dropping in the main crater, the last time this phenomenon happened was back in 2012. According to Costa Rican volcanologist Gino Gonzalez, the...

/PRNewswire/ -- With more Americans taking fewer, shorter vacations a year, the Central American nation of Costa Rica – known for its natural wonders, colorful culture and friendly locals – offers travelers an ideal destination for a quick getaway. Roughly the size of West Virginia, visitors can take advantage of the country's small size to explore numerous opportunities for adventure and relaxati...

San Lucas Island is located off the Gulf of Nicoya in Costa Rica, 5.4 miles from Puntarenas, and has an area of less than 500 hectares.  This island is famous in Costa Rica because it used to be a prison, at first just for thieves and other petty crime offenders but later for more dangerous criminals. The San Lucas prison functioned from 1873 to 1991 when it was permanently closed, what used to...

It’s always fun to get out of the house and spend the day doing something different, but we don’t always have time or feel like traveling long distances, so if you are looking for some adventure and adrenaline close to San Jose, here are some adventure parks that may be just what you are looking for: Turu Ba Ri:  Located in Turrubares, Alajuela, less than an hour drive from San Jose, Turu Ba Ri...

Guanacaste is not just about the beaches, here are some great options of places maybe you didn't know existed in this wonderful province: Buena Vista Lodge: At the foothills of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, you will find a property dedicated to forest regeneration. The hacienda has 5 different natural hot spring pools, a delicious way to relax surrounded by beautiful nature. The hotel also of...

Who doesn’t love an awe-inspiring view? Every country has those special places where the scenic views are incredible, people also pay a lot of money for properties with a great view. Costa Rica is no exception, here is a list of some of the best places in Costa Rica where you can delight in a wonderful view. Le Monastere: Located in Escazú, this is one of the most popular restaurants in town, ...

We don’t always have the time to enjoy a long vacation, but most of us have the possibility of enjoying at least one day off every week, and living in Costa Rica, it’s a sin not to enjoy at least one day of these days getting to know one of the many beautiful places Costa Rica has to offer. Here are some one-day tours in Costa Rica that you can’t miss: Isla Tortuga, Puntarenas: One of the to...

Dalila, Sanson, Royal, Tony, Neron, Fabiola, Prince, Ramses and Kimba are nine bengal tigers that used to form part of the shows of the Suarez Brothers Circus in Mexico and that will soon have a new home in the Ponderosa Adventure Park in Liberia, Guanacaste. The tigers are currently stuck in Nicaragua, since the transit of exotic species is restricted in Central America; they were donated by ...

45 minutes from La Fortuna de San Carlos you can find the town of Las Cavernas de Venado, (Venado Caves or Deer Caves), this amazing destination will take you in an underground adventure. As incredible as it sounds, these caves weren’t actually discovered until 1945, although it is said the the Guatuso natives knew of their existence way before then, it wasn't until a local was in a hunting tri...

“El Salto del Calvo” (The bald man’s jump) is the highest waterfall in Central America, and yet, not many have heard about it, it is one of many well-kept secrets about Costa Rica. This waterfall is located in San Isidro de Hojancha in Guanacaste, an area of the province that not many tourists venture to even though it is not far from Liberia, around a 2 hour drive. Once you arrive in Hojanc...

Located in the region of Sarapiquí, Heredia, in the North of Costa Rica this Biological Reserve was born in 1995 as a private effort of conservation, it encompasses 345 hectares of tropical rainforest under the category of National Wildlife Refugee. The Tirimbina Biological Reserve is a perfect place for those that enjoy eco-tourism and sustainable tourism. This region is the home of diverse m...

Recently 15 graduates of the Program of Local Indigenous Guides received their accreditation as local guides by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT); this thanks to the efforts of the Equal Gender Office, and the career of Sustainable Rural Tourism Management of the Technological Institute of Costa Rica (TEC). This was a process of three years of education and training in Talamanca, and it’s...