Costa Rica National Wildlife Refuges
Quetzals, macaws, peacocks, toucans, parrots, owls, you name it–Zoo Ave has it. Known as one of the two zoos in the entire world which displays the Resplendent Quetzals, Zoo Ave (“bird” in Spanish) is also home to over 100 species of native birds, 400 birds received from the public and 95 more from the […]
If you think you’ve done the finest whitewater rafting of your life, wait till you do whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River. This adventure isn’t for the faint of heart considering the class III-IV (moderate-difficult) rapid charging with and against the current. If you’re looking for a tremendous exercise on the paddles as well as […]
Known to have one of the tallest rainforests in the world, the Osa Peninsula is also popular for having the single largest expanse of lowland tropical rainforests in the whole of Central America. This popular flora and fauna sanctuary is located at the most southern tip of the Costa Rican Peninsula. The Osa Peninsula has […]
Known as Costa Rica’s tallest active volcano, Irazu Volcano stands at 11,260 feet. Compared to the Arenal Volcano–the country’s most active volcano, it’s been quite a silent giant since its last detected activity in the year 1996. With its fascinating temperature of 7.5 degrees Celsius and the rare times you get to see the Atlantic […]
The Caribbean has always been famous for its white, sandy beaches and tall coconut trees and Cahuita National Park in the Caribbean coastline of Costa Rica boasts just that and so much more. Located on the Caribbean shores 43 kilometers southeast of Limon, this 1,067-hectare coastal park is one of the most amazing and diverse […]