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 system of the US . Costa Rica, in 1948 permanently abolished it’s army, and known […]
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. The people are well dressed. […]
Tortuguero Canals Rancho Margot Costa Rica Unique Ecotourism Destinations for the Nature Lover 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 special places which I feel are […]
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 in and your last night out, before […]
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 is no rainy or dry season. However, the […]
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 seen from the mid Pacific coastlines all […]
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 miles outside Alajuela and approx […]
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. This […]
Rancho Margot Bungalow Rancho Margot, Costa Rica 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 a unique experience for tourist in Costa Rica. It […]
Internet Cafes Costa Rica If you are traveling in Costa Rica and need to use the internet and the place you are staying does not have one. You can go to an internet cafe. All the towns have one or more of them. Just ask around and most everyone knows where they are located. They […]