Monthly Archives: May 2009
Monteverde, Settled by Quakers
The Community named Monteverde was settled by eleven Quakers families from Alabama in the early 1950s. They left the United States and came to Costa Rica looking for a new home, because they had a strong belief against the military … Continue reading
Costa Rica Unique Ecotourism Destinations for the Nature Lover
Tortuguero Canals Rancho Margot While working many years as a travel agent specializing in Costa Rica, I have had the opportunity to explore most of this small unique country , now on the forefront of “World Ecotourism” I have my … Continue reading
The Ethnic Make Up and Character of Costa Rican People
By international standards Costa Rica is characterized as a third world country or a developing country. However, on first impression it does not appear so. You don’t see the cardboard shanty towns that dominate the landscape of other developing countries. … Continue reading
Should I Include Alajuela, the City of Mangos
Alajuela is Costa Rica’s second largest city with a population of around 50,000. It’s biggest advantage is that it is located only two miles from the international airport Juan Santa Maria. It’s a great place to spend the first night … Continue reading
Weather around Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Many tourist have asked me about when is best time to travel to the Arenal Volcano to get the best weather? There is not precise answer for that question. The weather around the Arenal areas is rainly all year. There … Continue reading
Marino Ballena National Park Costa Rica, whale watching
I am planning a vacation to Costa Rica and I want to see whales. Is that possible? Yes it is. The best time of the year to see them in Costa Rica is from December through April. They can be … Continue reading
Traveling to Costa Rica, Which International Airport to fly Into?
If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica and are wondering which international airport you should fly into? Costa Rica has two international airports. SJO or San Jose international airport is located in the center of the country, 2 … Continue reading
Driving from Arenal Volcano to Tamarindo Beach on NW Pacific, Best Route to Take
This article to is inform you about the best route to drive from Arenal Volcano to the NW Pacific beach of Tamarindo: Best route to drive is go around the north face of Lake Arenal to Tiliran, then to Canas. … Continue reading
Rancho Margot, Costa Rica
Rancho Margot Bungalow Let’s travel to Costa Rica to the Arenal volcano area and visit Rancho Margot. Rancho Margot is a self sustaining organic farm located near the Arenal Lake with great views of the Arenal volcano. This is indeed … Continue reading
Renting a Car in Costa Rica, Credit Card Company car rental Insurance.
Renting a car in Costa Rica? First call up your credit card company and ask them what Insurance coverage they provide with car rental in Costa Rica? Each credit card company is different. But just for purposes of example- … Continue reading