January in Costa Rica: A Haven for Migratory Birds

January in Costa Rica: A Haven for Migratory Birds

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica transforms into a bustling hub for avian activity every January. This period marks a significant phase in the annual migration patterns of...

Beautiful Birds of Costa Rica

Beautiful Birds of Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] MORE ADVENTURES IN COSTA RICA HERE  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]To fully appreciate that Costa Rica has no clear boundaries defining where heaven on earth begins or ends, you...

Costa Rica Birds Diversity: Exploring the Avian Beauty

Costa Rica Birds Diversity: Exploring the Avian Beauty

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]The birds of Costa Rica offer a fascinating glimpse into the incredible diversity and beauty of the country's avian population. With over 900 species calling Costa Rica home, it is no wonder that birdwatching has become a...

Meet Costa Rica’s Latest Bird Celebrity

Meet Costa Rica’s Latest Bird Celebrity

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]It seems that nature, especially the avian sector, is doing everything possible to help reactivate tourism in Costa Rica. In late 2020, the country’s first known appearance of an Orinoco...

Tarcoles River Trip

Tarcoles River Trip

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Tarcoles River begins on the southern slopes of Costa Rica’s Cordillera Central volcanic range and flows southwest to the Gulf of Nicoya. It flows 69 miles through an area famous for the large population of American crocodiles,...

Cocos a Bird and Wildlife Wonderland

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cocos a Bird and Wildlife Wonderland As incredible as it sounded when we told friends about our Cocos Island trip plan, seeing sharks was not the main purpose.   Our most compelling reason for the excursion was to search for...

The White Ibis of Costa Rica: Nature’s Elegant Avian

The White Ibis of Costa Rica: Nature’s Elegant Avian

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Nestled within Costa Rica's diverse wildlife, the White Ibis stands out as a distinctive bird, adorning the country's wetlands and coasts with its...

Costa Rica’s Mahi Mahi: From Ocean Depths to Culinary Delights

Costa Rica’s Mahi Mahi: From Ocean Depths to Culinary Delights

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Mahi Mahi, known for its vibrant colors and remarkable fighting spirit, is a prized catch among anglers and a popular delicacy in many cuisines. Off...

Olingos: Costa Rica’s Hidden Eco-Heroes

Olingos: Costa Rica’s Hidden Eco-Heroes

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is a place where Mother Nature displays her wonders at every turn. While most visitors come in search of charismatic megafauna like sloths...

Bird’s Eye View of Costa Rica

Bird’s Eye View of Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]After living here for over three years, I was looking forward to this trip to gaze at the beauty of this region of Guanacaste, via air. The gyrocopter was blue like the sky above us. The pilot did the pre-flight checklist...

Walking on Water: The Jesus Christ Lizard of Costa Rica

Walking on Water: The Jesus Christ Lizard of Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica, a land of ecological wonders, is home to one of the most fascinating creatures, the Jesus Christ Lizard. Known scientifically as Basiliscus...