The Sea Turtle Conservancy does essential work to protect endangered sea turtles that nest along Tortuguero’s beaches. Just outside the main area of town is their visitors center. Here, at …
Tortuguero Canals by Boat
Many years ago, we paddled through Tortuguero National Park’s waterway canals in a tipsy canoe. Gliding through the wetlands, we snuck up on birds, river turtles, and caimans. On our …
Jaco Street Art Tour
Walking in Jaco, you’ll see a lot of restaurants, souvenir shops, and stores clustered together along the main street near the beach. But if you take a closer look at …
Ara Manzanillo: A Great Green Macaw Tour
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
Last Updated: April 29, 2024 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 …
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve: Uncrowded Nature
Last Updated: May 9, 2024 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 …
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 …
Nuevo Arenal: A Lakeside Town
Set on a hill overlooking Costa Rica’s largest lake is the village of Nuevo Arenal. This quiet lakeside town has an interesting history. And while not a major tourist destination, …
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 …