Monthly Archives: June 2009
The Maleku Indigenous People of Costa Rica
Maleku tribe members The Maleku are an indigenous tribe living in Costa Rica north of the Arenal Volcano in an area called Guatuso. Around 600 people live here on a reserve. The Maleku speak Spanish as their first language but … Continue reading
Can I fly from the San Jose to La Fortuna, Arenal?
If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica for vacation and want to get to La Fortuna -Arenal volcano area and do not want to drive, you can fly from the central valley area where the San Jose international … Continue reading
Which are the Two Domestic Air Carriers That fly Inside Costa Rica?
The two domestic air carriers- that fly inside Costa Rica- are Nature Air www.natureair.com and Sansa www.flysansa.com They fly to most of the popular tourist destinations within Costa Rica. Check their web sites for destinations, schedules, and fares. Often they … Continue reading
Can I fly from Arenal,La Fortuna to Liberia to get to NW Pacific Beaches of Guanacaste?
Yes you can fly Nature Air from La Fortuna Arenal domestic airport to Liberia international airport located in northern Guanacaste to get to the NW Pacific beaches. This is the fastest route to get to the NW Pacific Beaches … Continue reading
Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna, Three Days There, Which Activities Should I Do?
Don’t let the eyelash viper scare you! We encountered him along the hiking trail, almost brushing him as we passed. Camouflaged in the jungle bushes, he was lazily taking the morning sun. The Arenal Volcano National Park is my favorite … Continue reading
Jade Musem, San Jose Costa Rica
No better way to spend a rainy afternoon than visiting the Jade Museum in San Jose, a great way to spend two hours. Interestingly enough no sources of jade have been discovered in Costa Rica therefore it must have come … Continue reading
Tortuguero Village, and the “Green Sea Turtles”
This is a short story about Tortuguero Village and the green sea turtles by Marina Villatoro, a young travel writer who lives in Costa Rica. It’s about Tortuguero Village, situated between the banks of the river and the blue waters … Continue reading
Costa Rica Culture and Traditions
The popular web site Top 10 Costa Rica, www.top10costarica.com published daily, is filled with interesting information news articles as well as articles on the culture and traditions of Costa Rica. This article on Costa Rica traditions is an example … Continue reading
Eight Days Traveling in Costa Rica, Where Should I go?
Mighty Arenal Volcano Eight days traveling in Costa Rica I recommend you fly into the Liberia International airport located in the northern part of Costa Rica, rent a car, and drive around 45 minutes (good roads) to one of the … Continue reading
Weather in Guanacaste Northwest Pacific Beaches in the Rainy Season
I am planning a vacation to Costa Rica’s Northwest Pacific beaches in July. What is the weather like in Guanacaste’s Northwest Beaches in the rainy season? I hear it rains a lot at that time of the year. Answer: No … Continue reading