Tag Archives: costa rica
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
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
Corcovado National Park, Where Jungle Meets the
ENJOY VIRGIN BEAUTY AND UNSPOILED NATURE AT IT’S FINEST Traveling to Costa Rica and want to visit a very remote and unique region know as the Osa Peninsula, home to the most biologically diverse, and the most beautiful national park … Continue reading
Great Web Sites: Transportation Options from San Jose to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
Great Web Sites on “Transportation from San Jose to the Southern Caribbean Coast in Costa Rica” Heading over to the Southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica where: IT’S SUMMER TIME It’s summer time and the living is easy. Fish are … Continue reading
Heading Down to Jaco Beach, Costa Rica
Another travel tip: Wondering where to eat if you are headed down to Jaco Beach or near by Herradura Beach? Here are listed a few of the good places to eat. Jaco Beach is famous for its black volcanic sandy … Continue reading
Monteverde, Costa Rica, Many Faces of a Rain Forest
Monteverde, Costa Rica is home to the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Recently I spent 4 hours hiking through this beautiful rain forest and the following photographs show the many faces of this rain forest reserve, rising 4, 500 feet … Continue reading
Restaurant Jaco Rustica, Jaco Beach Costa Rica
If you are visiting Jaco Beach, Costa Rica and want to have a great typico Costa Rican meal then go to Restaurant Jaco Rustico . Its located about 100 meters from the beach. Directions: Heading south-If you are on the … Continue reading
Hicaco- A Great Gourmet Restaurant in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica
If you are into gourmet food and are in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica then “Hicaco” the Seafood Place is for you. Jaco is a sleepy laid back little beach town but recently has acquired three high rise condo complexes, changing … Continue reading
Costa Rica Travel Tips: the Rio Celeste Hideway Lodge
A new boutique hotel from which to explore the beautiful Rio Celeste River in Costa Rica offers a tourist a different and exciting option. It is located in the northwestern province of Guanacaste at the base of the Tenorio Volcano. … Continue reading
What’s the Best and the Worst Costa Rica has to Offer?
Having lived in Costa Rica for eight years I can tell you from experience about the best things Costa Rica has to offer. First is the weather. Yes we have a rainy season -May thru mid December and a dry … Continue reading