Costa Rica has a lot to offer for the adventure traveler, from zip-lining above the rainforest canopy to white-water rafting and even canyoning (rappelling down waterfalls). People may not think …
Wildlife in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a nature enthusiast’s dream come true. Packed into this small, yet geographically diverse, country are an astounding twelve different life zones. From rainforest, where you can see …
Hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park
Last Updated: July 5, 2024 Looming over the town of La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s five active volcanoes. Originally thought to be dormant, this volcano unexpectedly …
Top 5 Things to Do in Costa Rica’s Central Pacific
Costa Rica’s Central Pacific spans the coastal areas from Puntarenas and Jacó to the north to Manuel Antonio and beyond to the south. Although this region is not substantial in …
Manuel Antonio National Park: Hiking, Wildlife, and Beautiful Beaches
Last Updated: November 21, 2024 If you’re looking for picturesque beaches, wild jungle, and up-close encounters with wildlife, Manuel Antonio National Park is for you. Our first visit to Manuel …
A Canopy Zip-line Tour in Costa Rica
Looking for adventure on your trip to Costa Rica? Try a canopy zip-line tour. Canopy or zip-line tours can be found throughout Costa Rica—in the cloud forest, near volcanoes, or …
Costa Rica: Your 2-Week Itinerary
Last Updated: June 16, 2020 If you have two weeks to spend in Costa Rica—congratulations! Two weeks is plenty of time to get a taste of what this small Central …
The Birds of Costa Rica
Costa Rica has over 880 bird species, almost as many as in all of North America. This video highlights some of the spectacular birds we’ve seen during our trips to …
Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast: The Perfect Mix of Adventure & Relaxation
One of our favorite parts of our recent trip to Costa Rica was exploring the Caribbean coast. But our first taste of the area, Puerto Limon, wasn’t a great start. …
Caipirinha Recipe
The Caipirinha, Brazil’s national cocktail, is delicious but not for the light of heart. The drink’s signature spirit, Cachaça, is 80 proof so it packs quite a punch. But it’s …