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 …
Madre Verde Nature Reserve in Palmares
Costa Rica’s protected forests are the heart of its environmental splendor. But the country’s network of national parks don’t do it alone. Dozens of private reserves combine to safeguard an …
Monte de la Cruz: A Relaxing Locals’ Park in Heredia
When Costa Rica city dwellers want a relaxing time away, they often drive into the nearby hills to find a slice of nature. In this post, we’ll share one popular …
Curu National Wildlife Refuge – Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Curu
Sitting casually along the roadside on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is the Curu National Wildlife Refuge. Marked by a few simple signs, most travelers race past this reserve on their …
Hanging Bridges in Costa Rica: Where to Go for the Best Experience
A great way to explore Costa Rica’s many diverse ecosystems is by walking along hanging bridges through the treetop canopy. The amazing view paired with the adventure of crossing a …
Mirador El Silencio: Wild Jungle and Arenal Volcano Views
Last Updated: March 13, 2023 When hiking Arenal Volcano, you have a lot of different trail options. All go around the base of the impressive volcano, giving you different vantage …
Sloths, Birds, and More: The Bogarin Trail in La Fortuna
Last Updated: February 23, 2023 If you are visiting La Fortuna to explore the jungle and see wildlife, hiking is a great way to do it. But you don’t necessarily …
Tapanti National Park: Wild Rivers and Wet Forest
Last Updated: April 18, 2023 Each of Costa Rica’s national parks has something different to offer. And while some feature wildlife up close or show you the power of a …
Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve: Rugged Hiking on the Nicoya Peninsula
Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve (Reserva Natural Absoluta Cabo Blanco), located just south of Montezuma, is a special place. It was Costa Rica’s first nature reserve, created back in 1963. In …
Cahuita National Park: Wildlife Just A Step Away
Costa Rica is known for its impressive diversity of wildlife. To see species like sloths and monkeys, you can book excursions into the country’s most remote regions. But it doesn’t …
