Cool places to hike
Things to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica
Fancy a trip to one of Costa Rica’s cloud forests? Good idea, since there are a lot of lovely things to do in the area. Check ’em out here! Monteverde
A day at Isla Grande, the star of Isla Rosario, Colombia
Hiding just a 45-minute boat ride from Cartagena’s shores, are 27 tiny coral islands located that together form the archipelago of Isla Rosario. The islands are one of Colombia’s 46
Things to do at Isla Isabela, Galapagos
Planning a trip to Isla Isabela? Good. It’s totally worth the $30,- boat ride (and the $10,- tax you have to pay once you arrive – surprise!). Isabela has a
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
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 Otovalo, Ecuador
You’re probably eager to go to Otovalo because of its market. And indeed, the oldest, biggest and most famous indian market of entire Latin America is exceptionally fun to visit
Adventurous hikes in Barbilla National Park, Costa Rica
WHAT: Hiking a very unknown trail in the very unknown Barbilla National Park. Advanced level hiking. WHERE: Caribbean coast, Siquirres. From the route 32 it’s another half an hour to
Tapantí National Park: a lush secret in Costa Rica’s valley
WHAT: An excellent day trip from San Jose: a hike in the Tapantí National Park WHERE: In the heart of Costa Rica, 50 km from San José HOW LONG: You
Things to do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Together with Monteverde and a couple of places in Guanacaste, the town of La Fortuna is probably one of the most touristic sites of Costa Rica. Big luxury hotels line up as you
Things to do on Ometepe, Nicaragua
The island of Ometepe is divided into a northern and southern part, both starring a volcano. It might be difficult to figure out what to do and where to go
Back to Costa Rica’s roots at Monument Guayabo
WHAT: A (half)daytrip to Monumento Nacional Guayabo, an archeological pre-Columbian site WHERE: Costa Rica, near Turrialba, 63 km from San José HOW LONG: Approximately 2 to 3 hours, if you take it
