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 Rica turns a blind eye to this horrific practice. Shark fins bring big money in Asia where they...
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 beach and strong big waves that attract surfers from Costa Rica as well as all around the world....
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 above sea level in a mountainous isolated area...
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 main street which goes thru Jaco ( Jaco is a very small town and there is on...
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 the landscape into something quiet different. Also the Hotel Marr...
Costa Rica A Travel Adventure Spectacular Video by Carol Wunderle "We loved the clarity in the film describing the most popular vacation spots in Costa Rica as well as the great residential areas to choose from. We loved the beautiful churches including the red steel church in Grecia which houses the pipe organ with the exquisite pipe sounds...
US Students "Study Abroad" in Southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica Students from Lidenwood Univeristy USA have come to Costa Rica to study the flora and fauna of this beautiful tropical country, and to practice the Spanish language. The following is an article which I would like to share with you. It was forwarded to me by Ms. Murrell, a stud...
Could Hypocrisy Exist in Costa Rica's Democracy? Those of you interested in reading current news from Costa Rica undoubtedly have read the many recent news articles written about Costa Rica and Nicaragua's San Juan River border dispute. I would like to share with you the words of a Mr. Gene McDonald of Escazu, and I quote: "There is inf...
Costa Rica A Travel Adventure Spectacular-Travel Video- Costa Rica's 10 Most Popular Vacation Destinations Are you thinking of vacationing to Costa Rica? Then you would love a copy of our recently filmed full length travel video (DVD) "Costa Rica A Travel Adventure Spectacular" It highlights the 10 most popular vacation destination...
Costa Rica Travel Tips: As a Tourist, Will I Feel Welcome in Costa Rica I am planning a vacation to Costa Rica and am wondering. Will I feel welcome as a tourist? Definitely yes. Costa Ricans are warm and gentle people and the majority speak at least some English. Most of the young people speak English quite fluently. Costa Ricans welco...