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Our Favorite Hiking Spots in Costa Rica

With hundreds of national parks and reserves to choose from, Costa Rica is a dream for hiking enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.  Well-tread footpaths through primary rainforest, rugged mountain passes, and sandy ocean-side trails beckon thousands of travelers each…
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Meet the Curious Coatimundi

Most Costa Rica vacations promise spectacular wildlife encounters – perhaps none more exciting than the nation’s highly acrobatic primate species. When not marveling over the throaty roars of howler monkeys or amusing antics of capuchins, you may find yourself entranced…
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Hotel vs. Vacation Rentals: Which offers more bang for your buck?

One of the biggest factors in vacation planning is where you’ll stay – do you opt for hotel or a vacation rental? This all-important choice will affect how and where you’ll dine during the duration of your visit, privacy levels…
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Testing the Waters Before You Move to Costa Rica

It’s tempting for many to dive right into a real estate purchase, especially after a series of fabulous Costa Rica vacations. But before plunking down your hard-earned cash on the property of your dreams, it’s smart to test drive a…
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Benefits of Spending Christmas in Costa Rica

Want to experience a “White Christmas” in Costa Rica? Look no further than the dazzling beaches of Manuel Antonio, where sugar-white sands are soft beneath your toes and the sun is always shining! December not only marks the beginning of…
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Manuel Antonio Tour Guide – Adventure and Romance

Situated on the picturesque central Pacific coast, Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s most sought-after beach vacation destinations, and for good reason. Lowland rainforest meets the sea in this tropical hamlet, which is treasured for its pristine white sands,…
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Top Adventure Tours in Costa Rica

No Costa Rica vacation is complete without at least one hair-raising adventure – and with ample adrenaline-pumping tours on offer, the hardest part is often narrowing down your choices. Canopy zip-line tours, waterfall rappelling, parasailing, and rafting Costa Rica’s churning…
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Quepos to Host 2014 Offshore World Championship

Mark your calendars anglers! The sport fishing Mecca of Costa Rica is ramping up for the 2014 Offshore World Championship, slated to run from April 6-11. Just like last year’s tournament, the world-class Marina Pez Vela in Quepos is the…
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Save Money on Your Manuel Antonio Vacation Rental

You’re planning your ultimate Costa Rica beach vacation but are undecided when it comes to location.  For the best of both worlds, consider Manuel Antonio beach – the premier holiday destination – perfect for honeymooning couples, families and large groups…
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Canopy Tours in Costa Rica: 10 Useful Zip-line Tips

Boasting hundreds of miles of zip-line cables zigzagging above the forest, Costa Rica is often referred to as the home of the original canopy tour. Visitors to Monteverde, Tamarindo, Jaco, Arenal and Manuel Antonio will have no shortage of options…
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TripAdvisor Survey Reveals Vacation Rental Benefits

The latest travel survey on TripAdvisor asked participants which they’d prefer:  a vacation rental or hotel?  According to the results published on April 10, 49% of respondents have already stayed in or are planning to vacation in a house rental…
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Surf’s Up in Costa Rica – Best Beaches to Hang Ten

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…
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Costa Rica Sportfishing Epic Year Round

You don’t have to been a seasoned angler to appreciate Costa Rica’s epic sportfishing. Rain or shine, Atlantic coast or Pacific, the fishing is truly phenomenal any time of year. Cast your line inshore for red snapper, roosterfish and snook,…
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This months top pick – Stunning Costa Rica Vacation Rental

If you’re looking to get away from it all and escape to paradise, this beautiful Manuel Antonio rental home is the place you want to be in Costa Rica. This 4-bedroom, 4-bath villa is a one of a kind property…
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Life can’t get any better than this! Discover Costa Rica luxury vacationing at Casa Fantastica, Manuel Antonio

Casa Fantastica is located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica and is known for being one of the most beautiful vacation rentals in the country. A large estate designed for families and destination weddings, Casa Fantastica is an 8 bedroom, 8 full and 3 half bathrooms.
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Canadian couple jet in for Costa Rica Destination Wedding in Manuel Antonio

Amanda Street and Dave Moore are having a Costa Rica Destination Wedding in Manuel Antonio. Congratulations to the happy couple!
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Win a One Week Stay at an Escape Villas Costa Rica Luxury Vacation Rental

Always wanted to stay in a luxury Costa Rica vacation rental? How about Casa Fantastica or Vista Azul in Manuel Antonio? Help raise funds for an incredibly important cause this October 22nd and participate in the online auction for a…
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Lend a helping hand with the Turtle Rescue Tour in Manuel Antonio

[caption id="attachment_1843" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Manuel Antonio[/caption] Planning a Costa Rica vacation to Manuel Antonio in the next three months and want to lend a helping hand? During these months hundreds of fledgling turtles hatch and…
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Manuel Antonio National Park, Rated Among Best in World, According to Forbes Magazine

  [caption id="attachment_1819" align="alignleft" width="279"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Manuel Antonio[/caption] Manuel Antonio National Park has been recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world, according to the highly esteemed Forbes Magazine. Book your luxury vacation at…
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Things to Do in San Jose, Costa Rica: 21st Credomatic Music Festival

[caption id="attachment_1722" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in San Jose[/caption] Kicking off Saturday, August 13th, the 21st Credomatic Music Festival will bring a wonderful variety of sights and sounds to the streets and theaters of San Jose, Costa Rica.…
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Make a Splash! Waterfall Rappeling Tour in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

[caption id="attachment_1708" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for More Manuel Antonio Activities[/caption] Grab your water shoes and a swimsuit and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime, waterfall rappelling in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica! Home to a variety of truly spectacular…
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Ten Reasons Why You Should Visit Manuel Antonio on Your Next Costa Rica Vacation!

[caption id="attachment_1691" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Manuel Antonio[/caption] If you are planning a vacation to Costa Rica and are not sure which areas provide the best activities, then its time you found out a little more about…
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Parasailing Tour in Manuel Antonio: An Elevating Costa Rican Adventure

[caption id="attachment_1542" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for More About Manuel Antonio[/caption] Buckle up your life jacket and hook up your harness, you’re ready for a fearless adventure of incredible elevation, parasailing in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Book your vacation rental TODAY!…
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Whale Watching Season Begins in the South Pacific, Costa Rica

[caption id="attachment_1534" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Playa Dominical[/caption] Have you always wanted to see a hump back whale? Well here’s your chance.  After travelling an incredible 8000 kilometers, these beautiful creatures of the deep have begun to…
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Costa Rica National Park Funding Approved by Costa Rican Parliament

[caption id="attachment_1488" align="alignleft" width="240"] Click for More Costa Rica National Parks[/caption] It’s only taken five years, but additional funding to maintain Costa Rica’s National Parks has been approved by members of the Asamblea Nacional, the Costa Rican Parliament, on the…
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Reach for the sky with the Flying Boat Tour, in Quepos, Manuel Antonio

[caption id="attachment_1400" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for More Tours in Costa Rica[/caption] Is it a bird, is it a plane? No…. it’s a flying boat, in-fact, the only flying boat in Costa Rica.  Buckle up and get ready for the journey…
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Popular British Journalist Enjoys a Manuel Antonio Villa Vacation

[caption id="attachment_1287" align="alignleft" width="267"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Manuel Antonio[/caption] The British television presenter Penny Smith travelled to Manuel Antonio and Quepos in the Central Pacific, Costa Rica as part of a beach vacation review for the best selling…
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Destination Weddings in Costa Rica—A Growing Industry

[caption id="attachment_1248" align="alignleft" width="284"] Click for Wddings in Costa Rica[/caption] Costa Rica’s growing popularity as a top beach wedding destination was mentioned recently in the Proa supplement of La Nacion, on Sunday the 15th of May. The two page article…
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Costa Rica Mountain Biking Tour: An Adventure in Manuel Antonio and Quepos

[caption id="attachment_1154" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for More Manuel Antonio Activities[/caption] Costa Rica mountain biking is an extreme adventure tour for those who want a little more excitement during their tropical vacation. Click here and book your luxury villa today!  …
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Jet Skiing in Costa Rica at Playa Manuel Antonio

Jet Skiing in Costa Rica: An Exciting Adventure Tour in Manuel Antonio!

[caption id="attachment_1058" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Things to Do in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica[/caption] Tired of floating through mangroves or sitting back on a boating eco tour? If your looking for fast paced, adrenalin pumping things to do during your…
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Costa Rica Tops 2011 Virtuoso Luxe Report for Adventure and Family Travel

[caption id="attachment_31817" align="alignleft" width="288"] Click for Attractions for Costa Rica Family Vacations[/caption] The 2011 Virtuoso Luxe Report has confirmed that Costa Rica is the most popular vacation destination for adventure travel in the world! Costa Rica also tops the list…
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Caving in Costa Rica at Barra Honda National Park

Amazing Caves in Costa Rica Offer True Caving Experiences

[caption id="attachment_872" align="alignleft" width="171"] Click Image for Things to Do in Costa Rica[/caption] Caving in Costa Rica is an extreme adventure sport on the rise. While many adventure tours in Costa Rica like white water rafting and hiking tours are…
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Flights in Costa Rica

Internal flights in Costa Rica Prove a Popular Travel Alternative

[caption id="attachment_821" align="alignleft" width="240"] Click Image for Nicoya Peninsula Vacation Rentals[/caption] Although nearly half of tourists visiting Costa Rica choose to rent a car,  many are now opting for domestic flights to reduce their travel time. The availability of internal…
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Sunset Bride at Manuel Antonio Wedding

A Paradise Wedding in Costa Rica Fit for a Princess: Getting Married in Manuel Antonio

[caption id="attachment_786" align="alignleft" width="200"] Click Image for Manuel Antonio Vacation Rentals[/caption] If you are looking for your own wedding to rival that of the royals, why not get married in the beautifully secluded wedding destination of Manuel Antonio Costa Rica?…
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Costa Rica Wildlife & Nature Attractions Headline CNN iReport

[caption id="attachment_698" align="alignleft" width="204"] Click Photo for Manuel Antonio National Park Vacation Rentals[/caption] If you are a budding wildlife photographer then make sure to head to Costa Rica for your next vacation. Five percent of the world’s species can be…
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Costa Rica Sloth Sanctuary Makes International Headlines

[caption id="attachment_659" align="alignleft" width="150"] Click Image for Manuel Antonio Vacation Rentals[/caption] The Costa Rican Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary in Cahuita Costa Rica made international headlines in the United Kingdom last November. A Daily Mail article documented the Sloth Sanctuary’s hard work…
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Costa Rica Vacation Rentals Offer Ocean View Dining with Private Chefs

[caption id="attachment_564" align="alignright" width="216"] Click Image for Manuel Antonio Vacation Rentals[/caption] If you’re ready for a hard earned break and don’t want to spend your valuable Costa Rica vacation time preparing meals for the family, then consider the benefits of…
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Manuel Antonio Adventure Tour: Glide Through Costa Rica’s Rainforest by Segway!

[caption id="attachment_525" align="alignleft" width="201"] Click Picture for Manuel Antonio Vacation Rentals[/caption] If you’re looking for an exciting and different Manuel Antonio eco-tour while on family vacation in Costa Rica then this is it! The Manuel Antonio Segway adventure travel tour…
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Sustainable Tourism in Costa Rica: Join Costa Rica’s Friends of the National Parks Club

[caption id="attachment_513" align="alignleft" width="180"] Click Picture for Vacation Rentals Near Manuel Antonio National Park[/caption] If you have ever visited Costa Rica, then you’ll know that this paradise is the ultimate ecotourism destination. There are not many places in the world…
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Playa Manuel Antonio: The Ultimate for Destination Weddings in Costa Rica

[caption id="attachment_493" align="alignleft" width="129"] Click Picture for Manuel Antonio Vacation Rentals[/caption] Manuel Antonio is one of the most beautiful places in the world to have a romantic destination wedding in Costa Rica. With its pristine white-sand beaches and tropical landscape,…
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Push for Playa Rey Proposal in Manuel Antonio National Park by Community Leaders

[caption id="attachment_399" align="alignleft" width="248"] Click Picture for Manuel Antonio Vacation Rentals[/caption] A proposal to assign additional funding to Playa Rey from Manuel Antonio National Park revenue was presented to the Costa Rican government by local community leaders on Friday the 30th…
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An Eco Tour to Remember: Exploring Isla Tortuga, Costa Rica, By Catamaran

[caption id="attachment_352" align="alignleft" width="177"] Click Picture for Manuel Antonio Vacation Rentals[/caption] 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…
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Tree lined shore of Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica

Uniting Manuel Antonio National Park with the Biological Corridor

[caption id="attachment_52" align="alignleft" width="348"] Click Picture for Manuel Antonio Vacation Rentals[/caption] The Costa Rican government formally appropriated the land of Playa El Rey to Manuel Antonio National Park on November 17, 2000. This land added 14 kilometers of beach and…
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