Playa Avellanas- Where Surfers, Foodies and Farmers Unite
Playa Avellanas is a picturesque white sand beach, put on the map years ago as a surf destination, but also ideal for lazy shoreside days. With plenty of almond, buttonwood an
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Poás Revisited – Two Trips, 10 Years Apart, Equally Memorable
Mother Nature is always surprising us. As we went to print with the March magazine, this article about the newly opened Poás National Park required an update: the volcano eru
Diria National Park: One of Guanacaste’s Least-Known Attractions
Diria National Park: One of Guanacaste’s Least-Known Attractions. Northern Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula have several well known national parks: the history-rich San
Slowing it Down in the Nandamojo Valley Costa Rica
Guanacaste’s Antidote to Hustle and Bustle. Slowing it Down in the Nandamojo Valley Costa Rica. If you’re looking to get away from the crowds and experience Costa Ri
Tapirus Lodge Costa Rica: A Naturalist’s Dream Come True
Tapirus Lodge Costa Rica: A Naturalist’s Dream Come True. Tapirus Lodge is the kind of place where any naturalist’s dreams could come true, even if not the cornersto
Monteverde Cloud Forest: The Fairytale I Imagined
Before our first trip to Costa Rica, I had never been to a cloud forest. I don’t think I even knew such a thing existed before my tour guide suggested visiting Monteverde. A
Conchal National Mixed Wildlife Refuge: Connecting with Nature and Each Other
Tucked away in the back corner of Reserva Conchal is an untouched paradise, providing an essential habitat for migratory birds, traveling monkeys and endangered species. It wa
Dental Sealants for a lifelong healthy smile
Dental Sealants for a lifelong healthy smile: Most people are aware that daily flossing and brushing will help prevent tooth decay. But it’s not always easy to access every
Manuel Antonio: Crown Jewel of National Parks
Manuel Antonio: Crown Jewel of Costa Rica’s National Parks. To understand why Manuel Antonio National Park is so famous and popular, you need to appreciate its beauty
Magical Manuel Antonio – 7 Reasons to Love this Area
I’ve lived in Costa Rica a while now, and maybe (regrettably) I’m becoming a little immune to its charm. That’s why I was surprised stepping from the shady path winding