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How to Visit Turrialba Volcano: Read This Before You Hike

Are you thinking about hiking to the top of Turrialba Volcano in Costa Rica? Youโ€™re in for a fun adventure! This active volcano offers one of the most unique hiking experiences in Costa Rica. I mean, where else can you…

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Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve in Monteverde (Reserva Bosque Nuboso)

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…

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Cahuita National Park in Costa Rica: The Best Visitors Guide

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…

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Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica: Guide for Divers

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…

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Marino Ballena National Park: Costa Rica’s Whale Tail

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 Whaleโ€™s Tail Park due to the way the beach juts during low tide…

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Irazรบ Volcano National Park in Costa Rica: Guide to Visiting

Irazรบ 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…

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Curu Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica: A Flora and Fauna Paradise

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…

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Manuel Antonio National Park: A Full Visitor Guide

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…

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rio celeste waterfall in Costa Rica

Rio Celeste Costa Rica: Bright Blue River and Waterfall Guide

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…

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica: Plan Your Visit

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica: Plan Your Visit

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…

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