Volcanoes in Costa Rica are as diverse and complex as our biological diversity. There is an statistic that says that only 40% of the people on Earth have ever seen a volcano. When talking about an eruption only 15% of humanity has seen one… Arenal Volcano – Volcanoes in Costa Rica (Photo by Carlos S.…
These are some local expert great tips for your trip to Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with some of the friendliest people in the world, so, it can be hard not to enjoy it, right? Well, there are still some hints that we can give to those travelers who are looking to…
Tipping in Costa Rica is pretty much the same as everywhere else, however, better read a bit about it not to make mistakes… Right? When we travel abroad, one of the things that confuse us the most is how much tipping should be. We don’t want to be cheap, but we don’t want to…
Great rates on flights on Southwest Air to Costa Rica! Depending on where you are your flights can be very affordable! Check them out here! Time to act if you want to nab some low fares on Southwest air which flies daily from several U.S. cities into the northern Liberia, Costa Rica airport or…
44 things to know before your plane lands in Costa Rica, while you are traveling around it and after you departed! 1. Don’t expect things to be like they are at home. Nevermind how “influenced” Costa Rica is… We are still an independent country, a mixture of cultures in a great array of diversity! 2.…
Visiting Costa Rica is all about nature, rainforests, breathtaking landscapes and wildlife sightings. There are ten animals that are easy to see in Costa Rica, not only in hikes and trails, but on the roads or while enjoying breakfast, and not only once but several times. Check the list here: 1. Monkeys With four species…
A guide to the taxis in Costa Rica: One of the most concerning issues when traveling and in some countries especially is to know which taxis are safe, and which aren´t, if they are more expensive than others, if the fare is fair or not. In Costa Rica, of course, there is a great array…
When you get in a rainforest it’s important to be aware of certain things… Here are four stories in the rainforest and the tips I learned from them. There is nothing better than walking with a local naturalist guide, that will help you see the unseen and will translate the sounds that you don’t know. But,…
The Route of the Conquerors better known as “La Ruta de los Conquistadores” is recognized as the most important mountain bike competition in Costa Rica and one of the toughest athletic events in the planet. This multi-stage race will take place this year from November 3rd to November 5th. Created in 1993 by Costa Rican…
The coffee tradition is in the blood and genes of every single Costa Rican, even if someone doesn’t like coffee, we grow with the nostrils filled with its aroma since our birthday. Coffee was first introduced in Costa Rica in the year 1808 when the governor Tomás de Acosta took a risk and started a…