), it was back on the bus and the crappy road for the rest of the journey to Monteverde. Since we had about two more hours of travel, Siggy and Alejandro gave us another mini-seminar about Costa Rican life and customs. The focus of today’...
Things to do in San José: Visit the Costa Rican National Museum– If you only visit one museum in the city, make it this one. Housed in the fortress that was home to the (now defunct) Costa Rican military, the permanent exhibition traces Costa Rican history from Pre-Columbian times to ...
Floating along Costa Rican waterways looking for wildlife is an adventure for everyone. The forest comes alive in the evening on thePenas Blancas River Twilight Safari Floatnear Arenal Volcano. There are also some fantastic mangrove floats available from the coastal destinations of Manuel Antonio, Tam...
Costa Rican cuisineis primarily a blend of Amerindian, Spanish and African recipes. Dishes such as the tamale and others made of corn are the most representative of its first inhabitants. Spaniards brought many new ingredients to the country, especially spices and domestic animals. In the 19th ce...
Rainbow boa Giant parrotsnake Neotropical coachwhip Brown vinesnake Short vinesnake Green vinesnake Northern birdsnake Neotropical Ratsnake Oriole snake Lyresnake Common road guarder King snake Tropical milksnake Salmon bellied racer Costa Rican coralsnake ...
female receptionist to book 20 minutes on the internet ($4) she said it was down and come back in an hour - the Costa Rican lady behind me was trying to push in and talking to her during this time so I wasstill at the counter when she booked the exact sam...
We saw all 4 types of the native Costa Rican monkeys from within the gardens of the lodge and from the balcony of our room in one afternoon. Also agouti and coati Wonderfully relaxing experience. Stunning location with super friendly, welcoming staff. Date ...
Just after we were married, my Costa Rican husband and I were in Tamarindo with my mother-in-law and my parents. We were sitting out on the patio enjoying a cold Imperial when we suddenly heard the cries of the famous howler monkey. My husband right then decided he would make sure my...