Category Archives: COSTA RICA TRAVEL TIPS
Planning a Vacation to Costa Rica? By Ann the Costa Rica Travel Planner
Are you planning to take a vacation to Costa Rica? Read what Ann, The Costa Rica Travel Planner has to say. And want to learn about the most popular and visited tourists destinations such as Arenal Volcano, Poas Volcano National … Continue reading
Living in Costa Rica and Creating the Arenal Botanical Gardens, Tiliran, Costa Rica
This short story is about Doug Ward’s life in Costa Rica. Doug came from Miami, Fla on a vacation and instantly fell in love with Costa Rica. He bought a farm, transformed it into a Tropical Botanical Garden, The … Continue reading
A Great Day at Rio Celeste (Blue River)
The road was winding and rocky. I thought we would never arrive. The sun was warm but dark clouds settled in the east. An impending rainstorm, hopefully not, since we were on our way to the Tenorio Volcano National Park … Continue reading
Pinktoe Tarantulas in Costa Rica Yes!
I would like to share a letter I received from one of my readers who has a 60 pet Tarantulas. And he is taking a trip to Costa Rica soon, and will be looking for Tarantulas there. Hi, I … Continue reading
Costa Rica Travel Tips- Check your Credit Card Receipt-before signing it- When you Charge Gasoline
If you are traveling in Costa Rica and rent a car. You may decide to use your credit card to purchase gasoline. Well-be sure to double check the total amount of money in colones to see if it is correct … Continue reading
How Global Warming is Affecting Costa Rica
I would like to share with you a letter I received from a young man in Uganda: “I was in Costa Rica in 2007 and I was impressed by the willingness and responsiveness of locals to preserve their environment especially … Continue reading
Chubascos Restaurant on Road to Poas Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Chubascos Restaurant on Road to Poas Volcano, Costa Rica Looking for a good place to eat on your day outing to the Poas Volcano National Park in Costa Rica? I can recommend Chubascos , a lovely open air rustic … Continue reading
Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel located on banks of Rio Celeste (Blue River) Hotel Review
A TRUE HIDEAWAY! Hotel Review by Ann, “The Costa Rica Expert” The Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel -Luxury in the Jungle located on the banks of the Rio Celeste (Blue River) in NorthCentral Costa Rica. If you are looking for rest … Continue reading
Costa Rica’s New 2,000 colon bill Feathers A Shark Photo
Costa Rica’s newly printed 2,000 colon bill feathers a beautiful shark. Wonder which government official is responsible for a shark being chosen? Must have been someone who loves wildlife and wants to protect sharks instead of allowing for them to … Continue reading
Costa Rica’s Sharks
Are there sharks in Costa Rica’s waters. The answer is yes. Are they in danger? The answer is yes! Shark fining is going on off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. And why is this allowed? The government of Costa … Continue reading