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When is The Worst Weather in the Central Valley of Costa Rica?

When is The Worst Weather in the Central Valley of Costa Rica? The worst weather in the central valley of Costa Rica, San Jose, Alajuela, Grecia, Heredia,   and Atenas.  is September and October when the rainfall if very very heavy.  You can expect heavy rainfall every day and with good luck you will get some sunny mornings with the rain comin...

What is the Name of the First National Park to be Established in Costa Rica?

  What is the Name of the First National Park to be Established in Costa Rica? Cabo Blanco National park is the first national park to be established in Costa Rica.  It is a  beautiful 1,172-hectare Nature Reserve, located on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Puntarenas province.  Two  immigrant,  Nils Olof Wessberg and hi...

Can You Guess Where this Beautiful Stretch of Beach is in Costa Rica?

[caption id="attachment_2776" align="alignleft" width="600"] This Beautiful Beach is Near Cabo Blanco and Montezuma Costa Rica[/caption]...

Is Tamarindo Beach Town In Costa Rica Named for the Tamarind, a Tropical Fruit Tree?

  Is Tamarindo Beach Town In Costa Rica Named for the Tamarind, a Tropical Fruit Tree? Tamarind is a tropical fruit tree native to Africa. It grows in tropical climates and can survive without a lot of rainfall, such as the NW Pacific areas of Guanacaste in Costa Rica.  Its tree itself is often planted for a shade tree and it's  fru...

Was Christopher Columbus Disappointed in What He Found in Costa Rica?

[caption id="attachment_2755" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Catholic Church Nicoya built by Spaniards 1640[/caption] Was Christopher Columbus Disappointed in What He Found in Costa Rica? Today October 12 is a Holiday in the US.  It’s Columbus Day. On September 8, 1502 Christopher Columbus arrived on the Atlantic Coast of Costa Rica and too...

Planning a Vacation to Costa Rica? Should I Use a Travel Agent to Help Plan my Vacation.

[caption id="attachment_2744" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica[/caption] Planning a Vacation to Costa Rica?  Should I Use a Travel Agent to Help Plan my Vacation. If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica on a vacation and want to get the most from your time there and know how much you will expect to spend...

Want to Have a Costa Rica Expert Help Plan Your Perfect Costa Rica Vacation?

[caption id="attachment_2883" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Ann, the Costa Rica Travel Specialist Can Help you Plan Your Vacation[/caption] Want to Have a Costa Rica Expert Help Plan Your Perfect Costa Rica Vacation? Are you thinking about taking a vacation to Costa Rica or a Costa Rica Honeymoon? And want expert help on the planning?  You...

Are the Months of December through March really the Best Weather Months to Travel and Vacation Costa Rica?

[caption id="attachment_2735" align="aligncenter" width="640"] NW Guanacaste Pacific Beach[/caption] Are the Months of December through March really the Best Weather Months to Travel and Vacation Costa Rica? The weather in Costa Rica is always a big dilemma for travelers. The months of December through March are considered the "dry" months which ...

I'm a Photographer, Where Should I go in Costa Rica to Take Great Photos?

[caption id="attachment_2714" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Poas Volcano Costa Rica[/caption] Tortuguero Canals Costa Rica     I'm a Photographer, Where Should I go in Costa Rica to Take Great Photos? Since I am a photographer and my husband is a professional videographer I can recommend some great spots for you.  First, in the...

What's the Weather Like in the Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica in July and August

  What's the Weather Like in the Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica  in July and August The weather at the Tortuguero Canals in  Costa Rica during the months of July and August is rainy, however you may experience some sunny mornings, even a full day of Sun.  I travel to Costa Rica to see the  the canals in August for three days and I had t...