Shades of “Miami Vice” Tamarindo Style
Back in the early ‘90s my buddy and I were relaxing at a villa between Tamarindo and Langosta, having a
Semana Santa Superstitions
In Costa Rica, the religious and cultural significance of Semana Santa, or Holy Week, rivals and possibly supersedes that of
Semana Santa: A Jubilant Holiday in Latin America
PHOTO ABOVE: PROCESSION OF SILENCE, HOLY THURSDAY IN SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA Semana Santa — known in English as Holy Week
Turning Sea Turtle Poachers into Protectors
Photo above: Volunteer biologist Nancy Tankersley reaches into a fresh turtle nest to scoop out the eggs before poachers do.
Bus Trip Tips: Ten Pointers for a Smoother Ride
When traveling around Costa Rica on a budget, public transportation is definitely the best option. But there are certain things
Reaching the Highest Peaks in Costa Rica
Pictured above: Cerro Chirripo. Several of Costa Rica’s highest mountain peaks retain the name they were given by native Americans.