Surfing Ollie’s Point after the Storm
- FEB 26, 2020In October 2017, a huge storm devastated most of the beaches in Costa Rica. Playas del Coco was totally flooded. Significant beachfront destruction was widespread and the ocea
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Bus Trip Tips: Ten Pointers for a Smoother Ride
- FEB 26, 2020When traveling around Costa Rica on a budget, public transportation is definitely the best option. But there are certain things you simply would not know or could not possibly
Reaching the Highest Peaks in Costa Rica
- FEB 26, 2020Pictured above: Cerro Chirripo Several of Costa Rica’s highest mountain peaks retain the name they were given by native Americans. They were an integral part of indegenous c
Adventure Travel Connections
- FEB 26, 2020When you finally decide to make your first trip to Costa Rica, or even a return visit, the choices of amazing places to go and things to do can be overwhelming. For many, the
Blue Flag Beaches
- DEC 30, 2019Blue Flag Beaches: A Five-Star Ecological Guide. Whether you are vacationing or living in Costa Rica, it’s useful to understand and appreciate the Blue Flags seen on many b
Carara National Park
- DEC 30, 2019Carara National Park. For first-time visitors heading south to Costa Rica’s central and south Pacific coasts, the famous crocodile bridge over the Tarcoles River is virtuall
Visit Jacó Costa Rica
- DEC 30, 2019Visit Jacó Costa Rica: This Booming Beach Town is Artistic, Fun and Family-Friendly. Despite being one of Costa Rica’s most familiar and popular beach communities for near
Quakers of Costa Rica
- OCT 30, 2019Peace in the Valley: The Monteverde Quakers of Costa Rica. Costa Rica has been proclaimed the jewel of Central America for some time, with many good reasons. Biodiversity and
La Carolina Lodge Costa Rica
- SEP 02, 2019La Carolina Lodge Costa Rica: Wood-Fired Heaven in the Mountains. Like most typical tourists in Costa Rica, I think of myself as anything but typical. I don’t do all-inclus
Hope Spots: Save the Planet one Sea Spot at a Time
- SEP 02, 2019Hope for Our Blue Heart: One sea spot at a time, we can save the planet. Imagine boating, diving, or surfing in Costa Rica’s warm tropical waters and not seeing a single s