Costa Rica
PHOTOS: a cabinet of curiosities in Costa Rica
An account of the weirdest creatures I’ve encountered in the forests, the jungle and in my own house of Costa Rica the last two years. Curious and curiouser. Click on
A quest for quetzals in San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica
It may come as a surprise that Costa Rica is quite unique for having over a dozen micro-climates, all of which feature different characteristics. Sometimes you just have to make
PHOTOS: The birdies of Costa Rica
Here’s one for the birdnerds! I had to dig in a photo collection of somewhat two years, but then you have it; a big patchwork of many tropical birds you
PHOTOS: The lantern parade that kicks off Costa Rica’s Independence Day
On the 15th of September 1821, Costa Rica gained independence from Spain – just like the rest of Central America. Every year, this event is still celebrated with parades, traditional
PHOTOS: A walk in Cahuita National Park in Costa Rica
When you think of the Caribbean shores, things like a laidback vibe, coconut dishes and calypso might just pop up in your mind. People do not necessarily come to this
PHOTOS: Afro-Caribbean Day in Limón
Each year, my current hometown – Costa Rica’s Caribbean port town – Limón throws a party on Aug. 31 to celebrate its vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture. The main event is a
Cool tree houses to stay and eat at in Costa Rica
I guess many of us have dreamt of living in a tree house since we were young. The idea of having a secret house high up in the canopy is
A hike to the stunning secret that is Laguna Hule in Costa Rica
WHAT: A hike to Laguna Hule WHERE: Between National Park Braulio Carillo and National Park Juan Castro Blanco, in Los Angeles Sur of Río Cuarto de Grecia, in the Province of
Things to do in Tortuguero, Costa Rica
In the far north of the Caribbean shore awaits an out of the ordinary, isolated village (around 1600 inhabitants) for you. It takes some patience (and a long boat ride) to
Things to do in the Orosi Valley, Costa Rica
From San José or Cartago, a visit to the Orosi Valley is a lovely way to spend your slow Sunday. Best time to visit the area is around March/ April,
The best restaurants of Cahuita, Costa Rica
Though the Caribbean town of Cahuita is only very small, it has surprisingly enough a big amount of restaurants, lunchrooms and sodas. Therefore it can be difficult to decide where
The waterfall near Uvita, Costa Rica
WHAT: A refreshing halfday at the catarata of Uvita WHERE: Uvita, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, some ten minutes driving inland. Signs will direct you to the waterfall
