Waterfalls are a must-see natural wonder in Costa Rica Given the country’s geography, it’s no surprise that Costa Rica has many waterfalls. A driving tour to see waterfalls is a good way to experience the countryside and its geographic diversity. These six Costa Rica waterfalls are universal favorites. Located just over an hour from San […]
A beachcomber’s dream: Costa Rica’s sea turtle nesting sites. If you have a chance to visit Costa Rica, there is no better way to sample its beaches than during the sea turtle nesting season. Four primary species visit the beaches of the Pacific and Caribbean coastline throughout the year to lay their eggs. If you’re […]
Driving yourself around while visiting Costa Rica means more flexibility than public or private transportation can offer. Freedom and flexibility make your Costa Rica vacation more adventurous and memorable when you are driving yourself. A rental car in Costa Rica makes spur-of-the-moment itinerary changes possible. You’re on your timetable, free to stop at an intriguing […]
Travel Costa Rica in a rental car; you’ll get so much more out of your vacation than you would otherwise. Renting a car in Costa Rica can make your vacation more complete; you’ll get off-grid, see and experience things you might miss if stuck on a bus or plane, and generally have more freedom to […]
Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast delivers the magic of the tropics interspersed with arid wind-swept cattle ranches, golden beaches with stellar white-tipped surfing waves, cool and mysterious estuaries, and one of the country’s most coveted beach-towns, Tamarindo. Over the past thirty-years, Tamarindo has evolved from a sleepy fishing village, visited by the rare surf guru […]
Image © Sara Ford As with most holidays and special occasions, New Year’s Eve for Costa Ricans is celebrated with family. The North American tradition of the younger generation going out to clubs and parties, although more common in the beach and tourists areas, is not the tradition here. Nevertheless, Costa Rica has a little […]
Image © Amelia Rueda Image © Sara Ford Image © Sara Ford Image © Sara Ford Image © Sara Ford Costa Ricans begin the Christmas season — practically once they flip the calendar over to December — with elaborate decorations all around the house and the tree. Everything is wrapped, inside and out, with colorful […]
Image © Isaac Martinez Santa Teresa and Malpais, located in the Nicoya Peninsula, started as farming communities, mostly cattle and small-scale fishing, that were introduced to tourism in the 1970’s through the adventurous spirit of surfers looking for big waves. Tourism has brought more amenities and accessibility, but the area still remains fairly undeveloped. Now […]
Image © LIU Global Thanksgiving, much like Halloween, is an American and Canadian tradition that is celebrated by some ex-pats within Costa Rica. Growing up in New York, it was always one of my favorite holidays and a needed reminder, amidst the hectic lifestyle, about what was important in life, namely family, friends and good […]
Image © Luis Solano Pochet The Central Valley of Costa Rica is the country’s heartland and a tour through the small towns nestled in the hills leads the visitor on a journey through the cultural, economic, and culinary heritage of this diverse country. Naranjo Naranjo de Alajuela, a small town founded in 1886 with […]
