The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, or as the locals call it, La Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena, is an enchanting escape in the Monteverde area of Costa Rica. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a few hours or full…
Cahuita National Park on the southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica is the perfect mix of tropical lush jungle, pristine white sand beaches, and coral reef-filled waters. You can see a wide variety of wildlife here from various fish species…
Cocos Island, Costa Rica is a remote island destination on the Pacific Ocean. This is a protected area and part of the Costa Rica national park system. The island is located 300 miles off of mainland Costa Rica and the…
Marino Bellena National Park is located in the Pacific coast beach town of Uvita in Costa Rica. This national park is also often referred to as the Whale’s Tail Park due to the way the beach juts during low tide…
Irazú Volcano is the highest volcano in Costa Rica standing at 11,260 feet (3,432 m) above sea level. In fact, it is not unusual to be above the clouds when looking out from the summit. This impressive active volcano is…
Curu Wildlife Refuge is located near the town of Paquera on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. The refuge is not widely visited by tourists, making it the perfect hiking and wildlife oasis. Here you can go hiking, relax on…
Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica, also called Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio in Spanish, is the most popular national park in the country. Travelers flock to this spot on the Central Pacific coast to hike the well-maintained trails, relax…
Rio Celeste in Costa Rica is a bright blue river with a waterfall located in Tenorio Volcano National Park. The color of this river is so vibrant that it appears unnatural. The only way I can describe it is that…
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica is the most popular area to hike in the Santa Elena/ Monteverde area. This protected land consists of several hiking trails, a waterfall, and an impressive suspension bridge that visitors can walk…
Reserva Natural Cabo Blanco is located on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica near Montezuma, Mal Pais, and Santa Teresa. This stunning national park is the perfect place to spend the day hiking. Along the trails, you will see a…