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.
Nine Cool Things To Do in Costa Rica
When contemplating fun things to do in Costa Rica, you've probably heard a lot about ziplining adventures over the cloud