Generally home to migratory waterfowl, Costa Rica’s Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is a 25,000-acre of lowlands found 80 miles North of San Jose in the province of Alajuela. Given its area of lowlands, the surroundings are more often than not flooded, forming lakes and marshlands ideal for an array of fauna–mostly of the bird species….
National parks in Costa Rica are must-see tourist attractions in this coastal country. With their purposes to preserve and provide for the wildlife of Costa Rica, it’s not doubt that these national parks are always part of the itinerary. One of these is Corcovado National Park, and it does not go without reasons. Known as…
“Beach” isn’t a foreign word in Costa Rica’s vocabulary. In fact, beaches in this famed Central American country are enjoyed by tourists from all over the world. Montezuma is one of Costa Rica’s most popular out-of-the-way beaches, especially to a younger or more adventurous crowd wanting to avoid mega resorts and traffic. With its vibrant…
In Costa Rica, turtles are taken very seriously–among other things. In the village of Tortuguero (literally translated as “Region of Turtles”), turtles of varying species find sanctuary in this 19,000-hectare park. Located between the Caribbean coast and the volcanic hills of Coronel, Caño Moreno, this wildlife conservatory is visited by over 50,000 guests the whole…
Costa Rica is a coastal country dotted with grand beaches along its sandy shore and flocked by tourists for its tropical climate and crystal blue waters. Tamarindo Beach which was once dominated by fishermen is now a popular tourist destination for a unique vacation with the sands and seas. Located in the Pacific Coast of…