Slow down and have a look around at Costa Rica’s cutest little creatures. Sloths usually ‘hang around’ the Caribbean coast in Costa Rica. Sometimes sloths end up hanging around the wrong places like power lines and are either hurt or fall victims to humans and other animals. Many of these are rescued and nursed back to health at the Slothiest place on Earth, Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary in Limon.
Operated by Judy Arroyo for nearly twenty years, Sloth Sanctuary has saved many a sloth baby. The first baby, who started this whole thing, was little Buttercup. She was brought to Judy as a baby over twenty years ago and has now grown to be the longest living sloth that Read more
Great ice cream is hard to find in Costa Rica and great cheese is even harder to find. Monteverde is the answer to our cheese and ice cream deficiency problem.
Established by Quakers in the early 50’s, the Monteverde factory is where all the creamy lactose goodness comes from. In 1954, Monteverde factory was the first to produce pasteurized cheese in Costa Rica thus setting the tone for the quality and originality that continue to characterize Monteverde products.
If you plan a visit to Monteverde, a tour of the cheese factory is a must. We watched from the other side of a large glass window as the cream and milk were churned and slowly turned into wonderful cheese. After Read more
You’re off the plane and in your hotel room wondering, How do I get to where I want to go? Take the bus! Buses in Costa Rica are efficient and reliable. You just have to know where to find them.
It all depends on where you’re going. In San Jose you’ll find bus terminals to anywhere in the country. In Barrio Mexico, you can find Pulmitan Liberia, the bus company that will take you to Liberia and anywhere on the way to Liberia. From Liberia you can take a bus to many of the surrounding beaches like Conchal, Playa Naranjo, Playa Hermosa and Playas del Coco.
If you want to go to Tamarindo, Samara, Nosara or historic towns like Read more
Hidden in the rainforest at 2000 feet above sea level, just off the coast of Punta Uvita, is Rancho Pacifico. Green rainforest lodges are popping up all over Costa Rica, many offering similar services and amenities. Rancho Pacifico is one-of-a-kind.
The suites and villas are luxurious, romantic and even seductive. Each villa, treehaus or suite is totally private, hidden by the mountain canopy. Each one so perfectly integrated with its surroundings that it almost seems as if it’s part of the landscape. There are one, two and three bedroom villas, treehaus, spa suites and lodge suites. Each is individually designed, with luxurious details and amenities, making each one truly unique. In the treehaus villa, the elegant stone wall bathroom Read more
Green lush forests, colorful exotic animals, towering volcanoes and a variety of other landscapes have made Costa Rica a top destination for nature retreats and eco-tourism. Also growing in popularity are Nature and Wellness Spas. These havens perfectly combine rest, indulgence and adventure. Pamper yourself in a truly healthy environment, surrounded by pristine forests and wildlife.
Samasati is a nature retreat spa located just outside the Cahuita National Park, about an hour from the Panama border. Bungalows and guest houses are located deep in the tropical forest. A variety of scrubs, wraps, exfoliation, reflexology and massages are available at the full service Samasati Spa. One-hour treatments at the spa cost $85USD. Yoga packages include yoga classes, a spa treatment, Read more
Costa Rica is well known for ecotourism and the general beauty of its landscapes and vast biodiversity. People from far and wide come to Costa Rica to enjoy this beauty through the usual hiking through a national park, zip-lining in the rainforest, soaking in the hot springs and laying at the beach. Though some of these activities may be adventurous, there are other adventures yet unexplored by most.
Ultralight tours gives you the chance to see Costa Rica as never before. Seated in a small open cabin ultralight aircraft accompanied by a certified ultralight pilot you will embark in a wondrous journey. Soaring in the skies like a bird you’ll see some the country’s most breathtaking landscapes. Tours vary Read more
The day is finally here! The Estadio Nacional (National Stadium) in Costa Rica is a historic landmark that has undergone an incredible makeover during the past 2 years. The new stadium, currently the most modern in Central America, was donated by China as a gesture of friendship between the two countries. The original stadium was first built in 1924 and demolished in July 2008 preserving only the original main entrance. The huge project was diligently carried out by the Anhui Foreign Economic Construction company and has been officially finished and handed over to Costa Rica.
The inauguration will be week-long event offering a wide variety of entertainment, featuring national and international talent.
It’s night time and a crowd of people is anxiously waiting for one singular event. The turtles have been waiting close to the shore as more of them gather together and then as if by some secret signal they start coming to shore. They drag their large bodies on the sand and dig holes to lay their eggs in. The crowd of people are there for many reasons. Some are there to watch, some are locals there to protect the turtles and some are foreign volunteers.
This sight is most common during the rainy season or winter, but also occurs several times during the summer months. The turtles gather in huge groups or flotillas of thousands or even hundreds of Read more
Thousands of Costa Ricans have gathered for the highlight of the year, Fiestas Palmares 2011. Throughout the year there are several state fairs and festivals but none compare to Fiestas Palmares. The two-week long festival celebrates Costa Rican culture, tradition and customs through music, food and other activities.
Now half-way through, the festival has been a success and will probably continue to be so. In the coming days there are a variety of activities to please every taste. Every afternoon at 1:00pm starts Tarde de Arte y Cultura (an afternoon of art and culture), with the showing of an art exhibition and at 5:00pm a cultural activity. For example, January 18 will showcase a local Cimarrona while on the Read more
Nighttime falls and the sky lights up with red streaks spewing from the mouth of the volcano. On a clear night the view of Volcan Arenal is pretty spectacular. The surrounding town is La Fortuna, in the province of Alajuela. For a lot of people Alajuela conjures up an image of a hot city and the international airport. But Alajuela is lot more than that.
Three volcanoes sit on Alajuela’s borders. Tenorio and Arenal sit on the border with Guanacaste, Poas sits on the Heredia border. Surrounded by these volcanoes the northern plains become more rural with small towns scattered along the main roads. Such towns include Grecia and Atenas, both preferred by expats due to elevation and climate. The Read more
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