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Surf’s Up in Costa Rica – Best Beaches to Hang Ten

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro, there’s no shortage of stellar choices when it comes to surfing in Costa Rica. Straddled by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the country has over 800 miles of gorgeous shoreline, and a slew of surf spots where you can test your mettle on epic point breaks, or learn the basics amid gentle waves. Leave your wet suit at home – the water temps hover around 80 degrees – and get ready for some serious fun and adventure while hanging ten in the land of Pura Vida.

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Planning your vacation: surf seasons

If you’re wondering which months are best for surfing certain beaches, here’s a general summary:

  • Central and Southern Pacific beaches (Jaco, Playa Hermosa, Esterillos, Bejuco, Manuel Antonio, Dominical and Pavones) peak between May and November, which coincides with the country’s rainy season.
  • Caribbean Coast (Puerto Viejo and Playa Cocles) enjoys its biggest swells from November through the end of March
  • Northern Pacific & Nicoya Peninsula including Nosara, Tamarindo, Playa del Coco, Avellanas, Playa Grande, and Santa Teresa/Mal Pais have the most consistent waves, but  December through April are considered the best (more…)
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Costa Rica Eco Tour To The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a major destination for the tourists who are coming to explore Costa Rica and its splendid wonders of Nature. The mysterious jungle is famous for being one of the best spots where you can see a beautiful Quetzal with its colorful plumage. This Cloud Forest Biological Reserve will take your breath away for its intact beauty and richness of flora and fauna.

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Monteverde is located in the province of Puntarenas just 45 minutes from Arenal Volcano. It’s about 4 and half hours away from San Jose which is the capital of Costa Rica. It is known to be one of the most outstanding nature reserves of the planet with its bio diversity and natural beauty. Cloud forests receive less rainwater than rain forest. However, they are by no means dry. Cloud forests are usually located at higher altitudes and hold on to the humidity. (more…)

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Costa Rica Wildlife – Sharks Abundant in Isla de Coco

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Sharks are a fantastic example of Costa Rica wildlife and the Isla de Coco, located in Puntarenas is home to a total of 12 species. Just in Chatham Bay there are a total of 206 white tip reef sharks. After their Costa Rica nature investigation a team of biologists confirmed this means there is a healthy population of resident sharks in Isla de Coco. This is one of the preliminary results of the Mision Tiburon (Mission Shark) organization that initiated an investigation to evaluate the population of white tip reef sharks in the Isla de Coco Conservation Area.

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Costa Rica Wildlife – White tip shark study in Isla de Coco

This particular species of shark lives in the reef that surrounds the Isla de Coco. In Costa Rica the white reef shark spends most of their time lying on sandy flats and is one of the most fascinating Costa Rica wildlife species.

The investigative team established a tagging system that helped them identify each shark and ascertain whether they stayed in one particular area or moved to another. Taking into account that the reef is very sensitive to changing temperatures, the shark study is also looking into the impact of climate change. The results of this Costa Rica nature study will help to determine the affects of (more…)

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Costa Rican Luxury Hotels Receive Million Dollar Investments, Demonstrate Strength of the Costa Rica Tourism Industry

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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According to the Costa Rica Minister of Tourism, Allan Flores, million dollar investments in Costa Rica luxury hotel developments are a clear indication that the country’s tourism industry is going from strength to strength.

Flores is optimistic about the new hotel developments, which coincide with Costa Rica’s increase in tourism arrival figures. In 2010, 2.09 million tourists arrived compared to 2.08 million tourists that arrived in 2008. The year with the highest recorded tourism arrival figures for Costa Rica was 2008.

As tourist arrivals increase, the availability of Costa Rica luxury hotels is essential. As the country’s tourism industry continues to expand, investors are on the look out for prime locations for future hotel developments. Many top Costa Rica hotels enjoy exclusive beach front locations in some the world’s most popular vacation destinations along the Pacific Coast. (more…)

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Costa Rica Sport Fishing highlighted by Los Suenos Signature Billfish Series

Monday, April 18th, 2011
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Costa Rica continues to rein supreme as a top sport  fishing vacation destination, as one of the world’s most popular deep sea fishing tournaments in Costa Rica comes to a close.  The second leg of the 8th annual Los Suenos signature Bill fish series has been the most successful to date, surpassing previous tournament  catch and release records.

This action packed Costa Rica catch and release sport fishing event took place in Playa Herradura in Puntarenas Costa Rica, at the luxury Los Suenos Resort and Marina.   The first leg of the two heated Costa Rica deep sea sport fishing contests was held from January 26th to the 29th, and the second leg was held from March the 2nd to the 5th.  With the three best performing boats taking home much coveted trophies and generous cash prizes, this Los Suenos signature Bill fish series was a highly contested Costa Rica sport fishing tournament.
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Puntarenas Costa Rica Promotes Tourism with $3 Million Swimming Pool Complex

Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Puntarenas Costa Rica Swimming Pool Complex $3 Million

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The city of Puntarenas Costa Rica is about to get a large addition—a new swimming pool complex! With the hope of encouraging more tourism to the port town of Puntarenas, this 1.5 billion colon beachfront pool complex will include an adult pool, a children’s pool, changing areas, parking, and a two-story combination bar and restaurant.

The new swimming pool complex in Puntarenas will built in the next year, according to Costa Rican officials, and the job should be completed in 8 months. The construction contract involves the firm Constructora Navarro y Aviles S. A. and the Instituto Costarricense de Puertos del Pacifico (Costa Rican Institute of Pacific Coast Ports). Also participating is the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (Costa Rican Institute of Tourism), according to officials. The proposed construction site is located on the Puntarenas Centro beachfront in Barrio el Carmen. (more…)

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Isla Del Coco Costa Rica: The Legend of The Hidden Treasure

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
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According to legend, Costa Rica may really be the coast of riches. Historians have confirmed there is evidence to suggest that what is now Parque Nacional Isla del Coco (Coco Island National Park) was used by pirates in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries to store valuable loot that they had pillaged from passing Spanish cargo ships. Many Costa Rica locals believe that the Isla del Coco, Puntarenas still holds many secrets including the location of a hidden treasure.

The infamous Captain Morgan, Edward Davis and William Thompson are believed to be just a few of the pirates who graced Costa Rican shores of this treasure island. Although the Isla del Coco Costa Rica is located in the Pacific Ocean many historians believe pirates would have gone to great lengths to protect their treasure having to travel a considerable distance around the tip of South America and around Cape Horn to get to their final destination.  The pirate’s adventure would not take weeks or months, but years. (more…)

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An Eco Tour to Remember: Exploring Isla Tortuga, Costa Rica, By Catamaran

Monday, August 2nd, 2010
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Enjoy Costa Rica’s world famous golden coasts and turquoise waters while cruising the Gulf of Nicoya aboard a luxury catamaran. Add that little “extra something” to your family vacation, destination wedding or honeymoon in paradise by experiencing the thrill of sailing Costa Rica’s open sea.  A romantic and relaxing catamaran and snorkeling cruise through the beautiful, calm Pacific Ocean is the perfect addition to your Costa Rica beach vacation!

The one day catamaran tour to Tortuga Island is highly recommended. A shuttle picks you up from your luxury villa rental in Jaco or Manuel Antonio and transports you to Puntarenas, where the catamaran tour sets off. Whether relaxing on board the catamaran or off exploring the wonders of Tortuga Island, this is one excursion you don’t want to miss! The luxury catamaran includes a generous deck and two pools, so make sure you don’t forget your towel and sun block while on this Costa Rican eco tour!  (more…)

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Costa Rica Scuba Diving Shark Tour on Isla de Coco, Puntarenas

Friday, June 25th, 2010
Costa Rica Scuba Diving Shark Tour on Isla de Coco, Puntarenas

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Costa Rica’s Isla de Coco, Puntarenas, has been listed as one of the top ten places to go scuba diving with sharks.  In an article from the Spanish newspaper, El Pais, marine photographer ManĂş San Felix listed Isla de Coco as one of his favorite diving spots. The beautiful island in Costa rica was listed in eighth place and recognized for its abundance of marine life including hammer head sharks, stingrays, dolphins, yellow fin tuna and sailfish.  

Not for the faint hearted, scuba diving with sharks is certainly not for everyone but it is an activity that is growing in popularity. If you are looking for your next adrenalin rush, love nature and have no fear then shark spotting around Isla de Coco in Puntarenas might be for you. Some of the largest schools of hammerhead sharks have been reported here and the famous explore Jacque Cousteau stated it was the most beautiful island in the world. (more…)

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