March 3, 2016
Costa Rica at a Glance – Interesting Stats & Facts
In the context of memorable vacations, Costa Rica evokes images of palm-fringed beaches, sultry rainforests brimming with wildlife, and the delighted yips of zip-line adventurers as they hurl their bodies from one platform to the next. But did you know that Costa Rica is also a…
March 2, 2016
Costa Rica Ranked Among Top Whale-Watching Destinations
Costa Rica has garnered numerous accolades for its earth-friendly policies, pristine beaches and incredible biodiversity. 2016 is shaping up to be another banner year for this popular eco-tourism haven. According to a recent article in National Geographic magazine, Costa Rica’s…
September 15, 2015
Statistics Indicate another Banner Year for Costa Rica Tourism
The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) reports that tourism is up this year, with 4.4 percent more visitors arriving in the country’s two international airports during the first six months of 2015. The bulk of travelers hail from the United…
February 13, 2015
Costa Rica Ranks First for Best Family Vacation Destination
Costa Rica’s unspoiled jungles and pristine beaches can make for the family vacation of a lifetime, say travel experts at U.S. News. Among Central and South American holiday destinations, Costa Rica was rated number one for its kid-friendly attractions and…
January 19, 2015
Summer is Here! Costa Rica’s Dry Season Means More Glorious Sunshine
Cool trade winds are blasting through the Central Valley and afternoon showers have long since abated – a sure sign that summer has arrived here in Costa Rica. January marks the real beginning of the country’s dry season – a…
November 21, 2014
Helpful Costa Rica Vacation Planning Tips
Planning a romantic escape or family vacation to Costa Rica and need a bit of help from those in the know? Avoid common traveler pitfalls with these pointers so you can enjoy a smooth and stress-free holiday without any surprises.…
August 9, 2014
Traveler Tips: Understanding Costa Rica Directions
Veteran travelers to Costa Rica know that local directions are just a wee bit different than those you’d use back home. Forget street names or numbered buildings… in the land of Pura Vida this type of information is useless mostly…
February 21, 2014
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…
January 17, 2014
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…
January 3, 2014
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…
July 26, 2013
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…
June 28, 2013
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…
May 24, 2013
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…
July 18, 2012
Costa Rica Eco Tour To The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
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…
October 26, 2011
Costa Rica Wildlife – Sharks Abundant in Isla de Coco
Costa Rica Widllife - White Tip Reef Sharks are abundant in the Isla de Coco, Punatrenas. One of the finest examples of Costa Rica nature, there are a total of 206 White Tip Reef Sharks in this area. Investigative biologists confirmed that this means there is a healthy population of sharks in the Isla de Coco, Costa Rica.
May 10, 2011
Costa Rican Luxury Hotels Receive Million Dollar Investments, Demonstrate Strength of the Costa Rica Tourism Industry
[caption id="attachment_1189" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in the Gulf of Papagayo[/caption] 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…
April 18, 2011
Costa Rica Sport Fishing highlighted by Los Suenos Signature Billfish Series
[caption id="attachment_1073" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Puntarenas[/caption] 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…
April 7, 2011
Puntarenas Costa Rica Promotes Tourism with $3 Million Swimming Pool Complex
[caption id="attachment_1032" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Puntarenas Vacation Rentals[/caption] 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…
November 9, 2010
Isla Del Coco Costa Rica: The Legend of The Hidden Treasure
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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.
August 2, 2010
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…
June 25, 2010
Costa Rica Scuba Diving Shark Tour on Isla de Coco, Puntarenas
[caption id="attachment_179" align="alignleft" width="231"] Click Picture for Puntarenas Vacation Rentals[/caption] 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,…
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