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Costa Rica: Wonderful Wildlife

Playa Grande and Tamarindo Estuary, Northwest Costa Rica

My Costa Rica Journey- A continuing series written by Ann and dedicated to all those who love nature and wish to learn about the most interesting and educational destinations for tourist in Costa Rica. Playa Grande is located  on the Northwest Pacific Ocean in the Province of Guanacaste, only a few miles north of Tamarindo. […]

Smiles and Patience-Facts About Living and Retiring in Costa Rica

Helpful facts about Living and Retiring in Costa Rica from someone named Charlotte Ann Cabezas Creed, a farm girl from down home Alabama-United States of America.  I first started coming to Costa Rica in 1968, a newly wed starry eyed young bride.  No, I did not speak a word of Spanish. 1967-My husband Rod had […]

Biking in Costa Rica

I am thirty years of age and an avid biker.  I am planning a vacation to Costa Rica this summer and want to bring my bike to use as part of my transportation.  Do you recommend this? No, I don’t recommend you bring your bike to Costa Rica, unless it is an organized tour for […]

Playa Grande NW Pacific Beaches

RENEE AND ANN Renee and I first met in Costa Rica in 2004.  I was living in Cariari with my then husband Rodrigo and on Sunday afternoons we would make the trip up the mountain to Las Pilas de Alajuela  (the road to the Poas Volcano).  Renee owned and operated Vina Romatica B&B.  The most […]

Seven Adventure Tours in Tamarindo

Marina Villatoro, “The Travel Experta” writes informative and fun articles about Costa Rica.  This one is about seven Things to do in Tamarindo.  Marina specializes in traveling with small children.  Check her out at her website www.travelexperta.com 7 Things to Do in Tamarindo – Costa Rica With outdoor eco-adventures, snorkelling, sport fishing, sailing, hiking, yoga, […]

Rural Tourism in Costa Rica

  RURAL TOURISM IN COSTA RICA Rural tourism in Costa Rica is relatively new.  It is designed for tourist who want a true Costa Rican cultural experience as well as adding some adventure to the experience.   In other words a mix of adventure and culture. So we call it Rural Tourism with a  “spice […]

What people like about a Costa Rica Vacation

Hello from Costa Rica Learn Learn about what people like to do an a vacation to Costa Rica. I am Rebbeca and my mother is Kathy.   We recently spent one wonderful week in Costa Rica.  We came primarily  for dental work.   Dr Morera Fujiwara, Alajuela..We stayed at Xinia’s vacation home stay in Alajuela..then  the […]

Rincon de la Vieja Volcano is erupting!

Rincon de la Vieja Volcano is erupting and the ash is being felt as far northeast  as Upaula and Guatuso.  This is a big surprise to the near by residents because Rincon has been dormant since 1966. The Rincon de la Vieja National Park located 45 km from  Liberia is a very popular national park […]

Xinia’s and Ann’s Costa Rica B&B

TESTIMONIAL TO XINIA AND ANN’S COSTA RICA B&B-ALAJUELA, COSTA RICA Author: Sarah Beam  December 2015 We stayed at Xinia and Rolando’s home during December of 2015. I cannot say enough about this family. Xinia is not only a wonderful hostess, but truly, a kind and compassionate spirit. The meals and house were wonderful, her house […]