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Costa Rica Travel Blog is the current traveller, will-be traveller, has-been traveller, and should-be traveller's guide to everything costa rica. Information, stories, news, advice – written by the Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated team – costa rican insiders, outsiders, and everywhere-in-between-siders.
Tag Archives: nature
The Ideal Mangrove Boat Tour (or Kayak Tour) Experience in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
This is a tiger crab. Thanks to him, Ricky and I (along with thousands of other travellers each year) are able to tour Costa Rica’s mangrove system just north of … Continue reading
This One’s For The Sloth-Lovers… Meet Our Surprise Costa Rican House Guest!
Here’s a first for us. We’re familiar with sloths – we’ve seen them hanging out in the trees overhead while exploring Costa Rica’s numerous national parks, watched one glide across … Continue reading
Which Costa Rica Hanging Bridges Are The Best? Comparing 4 Popular Hanging Bridge Sites in Arenal and Monteverde.
You asked, we answered! As a follow-up to our post “Which Costa Rica Zipline Is The Best? Comparing 6 Popular Canopy Tours in Arenal and Monteverde“, we are delving into … Continue reading
Love in Costa Rica (Para El Amor De Mi Vida)
Inspired by WGNtv.com’s Cutest Couple Photo Contest (thanks to peace.love.quinoa for posting about it) and given that Valentines Day is around the corner, I thought I would pause for a … Continue reading
Where Your Costa Rica Coffee Comes From (And What It Took For You To Get It)
The below post is now available as an audio recording (ideal for the visually impaired). Click on the video below to play the reading. Some people around the world rely … Continue reading
The Best River For Rafting In Costa Rica
We love rafting. Point blank. Given that Ricky was a white water rafting guide and safety kayaker on Costa Rica’s pacuare river for more than 6 years, we are of … Continue reading
Costa Rica Destinations: Common Name & Location Misunderstandings
As we suggest in our blog post Costa Rica Hotel Tip: Can you name your Arenal or Monteverde hotel?, Costa Rica is notorious for using repeat words and phrases to describe … Continue reading
Why You Should Visit La Fortuna (Arenal) During Your Trip To Costa Rica
The below post is now available as an audio recording (ideal for the visually impaired). Click on the video below to play the reading. Most travellers who choose to visit … Continue reading
Costa Rica Creatures Series: FROGS
As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on frogs (and other amphibians) is part of this … Continue reading
Costa Rica Creatures Series: BUTTERFLIES
As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on butterflies is part of this series. If you … Continue reading
Costa Rica Creatures Series: SNAKES
As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on snakes (and other reptiles) is part of … Continue reading
Exhibits, museums, and caves… oh my! Introducing our “Costa Rica Creatures” series
It’s official. Costa rica has something for everyone. You may not be an adrenaline junkie in search of the best rivers for rafting, the best cliffs for jumping off of, … Continue reading
A Step-By-Step Guide (Literally!) To Costa Rica’s Arenal Hanging Bridges
Interested in visiting some hanging (suspension) bridges while in costa rica? Consider visiting the arenal hanging bridges in la fortuna (arenal)! Ricky and I’s most recent visit to the arenal hanging … Continue reading
Life List With A Twist. My Trash May Not Be Your Treasure, But My Past Could Be Your Future.
Fellow blogger sarah (read sarah’s blog), offers readers her life list. Inspired by the Day Zero Project, she has compiled a list of 101 things she aims to accomplish over the … Continue reading
A Walk in the Park: Arenal Volcano National Park
Looking for a beginner/moderate hike in la fortuna/arenal? Try the arenal volcano national park. Found just outside the small town of la fortuna (or after tilaran, to the west), this national park plays a … Continue reading
Beauty and Humility in the Costa Rican Rainforest
A minute to stop and smell the roses… or, when in Costa Rica, the bromeliads! A few perceptions from our doorstep in la fortuna, costa rica: 1. Sunshine! The rainclouds have … Continue reading
Ziplining & Canopy Tours in Costa Rica: The difference between the two
One of the most common questions we are asked, as well as one of the most common misconceptions travellers have, involves ziplining and canopy tours. Many travellers assume the two … Continue reading
Rafting & Kayaking in Costa Rica – Pacuare River Tour
What would be a better way of experiencing the costa rican jungle than from within the heart of it? As mentioned in a previous post, ricky and I are part of … Continue reading
Costa Rica (La Fortuna) Weather – Does it rain in the rainforest during the rain season?
Yes! Costa Rica is a tropical environment – not only is rain inevitable, but it plays a significant part in keeping the country as beautiful as it is. This being said, it does not … Continue reading
El Silencio Trail (La Fortuna) Hike & Volcano-Viewing Experience
If you are interested in getting up close and personal with the arenal volcano while in la fortuna, el silencio trail is the most popular means of doing so. El … Continue reading
Free Local Hot Springs in La Fortuna/Arenal (Mini-Tabacon)
Travelling throughout costa rica on a budget? Don’t miss the free local hot springs while in la fortuna! Let me start by explaining that there are countless hot spring options in … Continue reading
The Shades of Costa Rica
Most people know Costa Rica for its lush green surroundings, however only after a visit can anyone truly appreciate the various shades of costa rica. This country is more colourful … Continue reading
Manuel Antonio (Costa Rica) – Funky Rainforest-Inspired Art
Great local artwork is just around the corner in Manuel Antonio (or should I say, just around the park)? Canvas Painting – Purchased in Manuel Antonio The above photo is … Continue reading
A Proposal to Remember: Costa Rica’s Cerro Chato Hike
Some describe the feeling of being on cloud 9 when their partner asks them for their hand in marriage. I too remember this feeling, however perhaps because ricky and I … Continue reading
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