Golfito is located in the Southernest part of Costa Rica, on the eastern side of Golfo Dulce, close to Panama. The port enjoyed prosperity at the beginning of the 20th Century with the United Banana Company, and was the only port of any importance in those parts, but lost its status in 1985 with the [...]
The National Park of Chirripo, 3819 meters high, is the highest peak of Costa Rica. Whether you are a biologist, a geologist, or a botanist, whether you like climbing or are simply a nature’s lover, it is considered to be one of the most memorable trips of this country. This park is not considered to [...]
Wanting to do something different with the Kids? Take them to InBio Park. It located in Santo Domingo de Heredia, a few minutes away from San Jose. It is very well done, well planned and really instructive, for children as well as for adults. It explains how fragile the ecosystem is and how it is [...]
The city of Cartago was first built in 1563, and suffered various disasters including floods and destructive earthquakes. It was the capital of the country until 1823, when it was moved to what is now San Jose. It suffered more serious damages with the devastating 1910 earthquake. In 1963, the eruption of the Volcano Irazu [...]
Garza is the last beach that is considered to be part of Nosara, past Guiones, going South, past Playa Rosada and over the hill. The beautiful shape of playa Garza, its idealistic setting, its white sand and calm crystal clear waters are like out of a dream. Garza also provides shelter for boats, as it [...]
Playa Guiones is the most popular of the Nosara Beaches, and it is one of the best surfing beaches of Costa Rica. The foreign community of Nosara, made up of Americans and Europeans, is proud of the tranquility and feeling of belonging one feels in Guiones. It seems everyone knows every one else, as well [...]
Nosara is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and special place to go to in Costa Rica. Somehow it has managed to escape the ravages caused by development. Nosara town itself is still as sleepy as ever, a typical small fishing village, with its couple of bars, a grocery, cheap cabinas and slightly [...]
During my first visit to Costa Rica, in 1987, I visited Cahuita. We got there by train, which is not possible anymore now but there are talks about restoring the line. However, it is a journey to undertake only if you have plenty of time and do not mind sweating none stop for about 4 [...]
Costa Rica is not particularly known for its archeological sites and ancient cultures. Guayabo can be found in the province of Cartago, on the slopes of Turrialba Volcano, about 19 kms away from the city of Cartago. It has been put under protection since 1973 has a size of 217.9 hectares. The offices are located [...]
The more known as La Casona was first founded between 1740 and 1750. It holds great historical value and was home to the famous battle of 1856; a local peasant group beat an army of professional mercenaries. You will find La Casona in the Santa Rosa Park, which, with 122.350 acres, flourishes with wild life, [...]
