Not long ago, the future did not look bright for Great Green Macaws. The global population of these magnificent parrots had dwindled to less than 1,000. Only a few dozen …
Tortuguero Sea Turtle Nesting Tour
Costa Rica’s northern Caribbean coast is famous for its nesting sea turtles. These gentle sea dwellers come to shore secretly at night to lay their eggs, then vanish back into …
Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise: Wine, Cheese & Views
Most people visiting La Fortuna are interested in viewing the famous Arenal Volcano. Hiking the old lava flows near the base is one great way to see the volcano. But …
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve: Uncrowded Nature
Monteverde has several nature reserves where you can hike through lush cloud forest. There’s the popular Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Curi Cancha Reserve, and the Children’s Eternal Rainforest. Another …
Cerro Tortuguero: Hike and Viewpoint
If you are visiting Tortuguero in the northeastern corner of Costa Rica, you will notice that the landscape is very flat and wet. Tortuguero, after all, is in the middle …
Café Monteverde Coffee Tour: A Lesson in Sustainability
Set in the misty mountains near one of Costa Rica’s most famous cloud forests is Café Monteverde. This generations-old coffee farm has developed over the years from a simple agricultural …
Trapiche Vasquez: A Fun Stop Between La Fortuna and Monteverde
La Fortuna and Monteverde are two of Costa Rica’s most popular destinations, but getting between these towns involves a bit of driving. If you’re looking to break up the trip, …
Cano Negro: A Wildlife Boat Tour on the Rio Frio
Costa Rica is well known for its impressive wildlife, but some places offer notably better viewing than others. One such spot is the Cano Negro Mixed Wildlife Refuge near the …
Nuevo Arenal’s Cote Lake: A Historic UFO Site
There’s always something new to discover when traveling around Costa Rica. Usually, it is a hidden waterfall or amazing wildlife encounter. But on a recent visit to Nuevo Arenal, we …
El Jilguero Ecotourism Project: Hiking and Fumaroles
If you’re headed to the Lake Arenal area and want to do an off-the-beaten path hike, El Jilguero Ecotourism Project may be the perfect fit. This little-known ecotourism project is …
