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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
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