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PHOTOS: Stunning sunsets in Costa  Rica

On my last second-last evening in Costa Rica I peeked outside at the end of the day and spotted this gorgeous sunset.  Not too shabby right? ↓      These

PHOTOS: a visual diary of Cahuita in Costa  Rica

Life in the Caribbean town of Cahuita is slow and though tourism is developing on the eastern shores of Costa Rica, it doesn’t feel like it’s touching upon the  laidback

DRONE ALERT! The spectacular Caribbean shores from  above

As I left the Caribbean I’m happy to see my hubby picked up an awesome hobby: capturing the best of Costa Rica by drone. These images were shot above the  beautiful

A year of volunteering at the Tree of Life in Costa  Rica

Some 16 years ago, the upbeat Dutch Patricia started an educational floral and plant conservatory as well as a habitat for animals in need: Tree of Life, situated on  the

12 Awesome hotels in Costa  Rica

Costa Rica is an amazing country full of jungle, volcanoes and wildlife. Since tourism is one of the most booming economic sectors of the country, many ‘ticos’ developed very special  places

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

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

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

Hitoy-Cerere: a real remote park on Costa Rica’s Caribbean  side

WHAT: Hiking one of Costa Rica’s most rugged reserves: Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve. End station within the park would be a beautiful waterfall.  WHERE: Hitoy-Cerere is only about 60km south of  Puerto

PHOTOS: Life’s a beach in Puerto  Viejo

In the south of Costa Rica there’s a small, laidback, Afro-Caribbean town, which feels a bit like the Goa of Costa Rica, if you’re looking for a comparison: Puerto Viejo.  Many

The medicinal garden in Cahuita, Costa  Rica

WHAT: A fruitful tour through the gardens of the ‘Medicinal Plant Sanctuary’ named Alma Verde WHERE: Costa Rica, a couple of km north of the village Cahuita HOW LONG: The tour  with

Top 8 Caribbean beaches of Costa  Rica

Swimming in turquoise waters, napping under palm trees (watch out for the coconuts!), riding some waves, watching the monkeys swing above your head: it obviously isn’t difficult to experience  your