Lake Arenal and volcano Arenal
Festival Madre Tierra 2025: Pollinating Knowledge and Cultivating the Future
Festival Madre Tierra celebrates its fifth edition with a renewed vision: to strengthen the connection with the communities around Lake Arenal and Monteverde. We’ll do this through small but meaningful activities that plant the seeds of awareness and action for the...
Festival Madre Tierra 2025: Polinizando Saberes y Cultivando Futuro
El Festival Madre Tierra llega a su quinta edición con una visión renovada: fortalecer la conexión con las comunidades del Lago Arenal y Monteverde. Esto lo haremos a través de pequeñas y significativas actividades que siembran conciencia y acción por el planeta....
Get Your Pura Vida Back: How AI Is Transforming Costa Rica’s Tourism Businesses
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] In the breathtaking landscapes of Costa Rica, where "Pura Vida" isn't just a saying but a way of life, tourism has long been the heartbeat of the...
Exploring Costa Rica’s Volcanic Hot Springs: The Ultimate April Wellness Retreat
Vandara Hot Springs is a great get away from the crowds.
Legendary Surf Spots You’ve Never Heard Of in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s surf scene is legendary, with well-known spots like Pavones and Playa Hermosa drawing wave riders from around the world. But beyond the famous breaks lies a secret world of lesser-known, epic surf spots—places where perfect waves roll in with barely a...
The Art of the Duck Dive: Mastering the Most Important Move in Surfing
For many surfers, paddling out on a big day is where the battle truly begins. The ability to execute a clean duck dive is the difference between making it past the breaking waves and getting relentlessly pummeled back to shore. With April’s powerful swells rolling in,...
Whale Watching in Costa Rica: A Front-Row Seat to Nature’s Giants
Costa Rica’s Pacific coast offers some of the world’s most thrilling whale-watching experiences. Every year, the warm waters become a temporary home for majestic humpback whales, with peak months varying by region. April is an exceptional time to witness these gentle...
San José After Dark: A Guide to the Capital’s Hidden Nightlife
Where the Capital Comes Alive San José may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of nightlife in Costa Rica, but the capital has a thriving after-dark scene just waiting to be explored. Beyond the usual tourist spots, San José hides an eclectic mix...
The Art of Boruca Masks: Tradition, Meaning, and Modern Adaptations
Costa Rica’s indigenous communities hold some of the most remarkable artistic traditions in Central America, and among them, the Boruca people stand out with their intricate, hand-carved masks. These masks, bursting with vivid colors and striking animal designs, are...
Coco the Brave Little Hermit Crab
As the day winds down and the sun dips below the unspoiled shoreline of Las Baulas National Marine Park in Costa Rica, its shimmering rays cast a warm glow on the vibrant shells scattered along the beach. Amidst these shells, one may catch a glimpse of the elusive...
The Forgotten Connection: Costa Rica’s Indigenous People, the Mayans, and the Sacred Melipona Honey
Throughout history, bees have played a vital role in shaping civilizations, particularly in Mesoamerica, where the sacred stingless Melipona bee was revered by the Mayans. While Costa Rica and the Mayan heartland of Mexico and Guatemala may seem worlds apart, the...