If you are visiting Bijagua in Costa Rica’s Northern Zone, you are probably already looking for an authentic experience. Within the small town are quaint local restaurants and farm fields …
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 …
Ecocentro Danaus: Easy Wildlife Viewing Near La Fortuna
La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano is one of the best places in Costa Rica for hiking. With tons of thick rainforest all around, you’ll find dozens of parks and reserves to explore. …
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 …
Palo Verde National Park: A Wildlife Tour Through Guanacaste’s Wetlands
Costa Rica has an amazing diversity of wildlife, though sometimes it can be hard to find. This is especially true in the Guanacaste region. Many visitors arrive in this part …
The Famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Monteverde has several reserves to take in the area’s abundant nature, but one of the most popular is the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Biologica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde). This reserve …
Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve: An Oasis of Green in Guanacaste
As people who love hiking, we are always on the lookout for the next great trek. When considering the possibilities in Guanacaste, the Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve piqued our interest. …
Curi-Cancha Reserve: Avoiding the Crowds in Monteverde
Even though Monteverde is a remote destination, hundreds of thousands of tourists still visit each year. In fact, during the height of the dry season, its parks and reserves can …