The onset of Costa Rica’s “green season” means it is whitewater rafting time! Rainwater flows into Costa Rica’s tropical rivers this time of year, making the rapids bigger and more exciting. What could be more fun than splashing down a warm-water tropical…

El torneo Reef Classic Adrenaline Tour 2013 llevó emoción y sorpresa hasta playa Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Puntarenas. Patrocinado por Costa Rica Sin Ingredientes Artificiales, el evento reunió a la crema y…

Melodious bubbling of the river below combines with the metallic “clink” of Common Tink Frogs and the hum of crickets to lull me to sleep. My soft, cushy bed in my modern, comfortable bungalow is just steps from the wild Costa Rican rainforest. I make out…

Trending in recent years among brides and grooms is leaving behind the traditional, large, 250-person, fancy church, banquet hall wedding in favor of a fun, exotic destination wedding that adds the adventure of a sunny honeymoon vacation.

Couples choose to go out-of-town for many reasons, including basic economics. You would think that staging a wedding in another country would break the bank, but in most cases, only close friends and family attend…

Durante el pasado mes de noviembre, la Alianza Francesa en Managua fue la sede de la VIII Bienal de Artes Visuales Nicaragüenses (BAVNIC 8). Contó con los proyectos de cinco protagonistas, un colectivo de 4 creadores y una artista invitada. Asimismo, como jurado se involucró un panel de expertos internacionales provenientes de Colombia, Costa Rica y Guatemala.…

El pasado domingo 24 de marzo, la comunidad costera de Nosara creó el evento «Sabores de Nosara». En él se ofrecieron distintos platillos que variaron desde los más típicos de la cocina criolla como los gustos más exóticos de la gastronomía internacional.



Según Agnes Pinheiro, organizadora y tesorera de la Asociación de Seguridad de Nosara, hubo presencia de varios chefs de la zona. Así, se contó con personal de los locales: Café de París, Casa…

I don’t know about you, but I’m doing a happy dance this week along with the rest of nature in Costa Rica. The rains have returned! The land here welcomes the beginning of “…

Costa Rica’s greatly varied terrain, from beaches to jungle to rugged mountains, makes for a fun playground for ATV tours.

Officially…

Besides amazing looks, tropical architecture is all about working with the elements of nature to achieve thermal comfort in hot and humid climates. Tropical architecture, whether traditional, ultramodern or high-tech, uses passive design elements like sunshades, cavity walls, light shelves, overhangs, roof and wall insulation, and shading from large trees to block the intense tropical sun, according to Tropical Architecture articles. Tropical houses, especially those with…

They bring life to rainforests, both with their brilliant colors and with the magnificent flowers they help to pollinate. Everyone loves butterflies – these delicate creatures flit and fly gracefully, brightening our gardens and wild spaces. Their beauty and allure has given butterflies a special place in both ancient and modern cultures. Many…

Travelers to Costa Rica’s northern province of Guanacaste – home to outstanding tropical beaches, world-class all-inclusive resorts, volcanoes and beautiful tropical forest – can rest easy knowing that Guanacaste is also home to premium medical care…

Paradise and social responsibility – in recent years, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a buzzword in mainstream tourism all over the world. Travelers are seeking destinations that uphold sustainable environmental and community values, and hotels, resorts, tour companies and the like are doing…

El Bonnier Marine Corporation Group ha decidido albergar el Campeonato Mundial de Pesca Mar Adentro 2013 en Quepos, Costa Rica. Con el patrocinio del Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT), la justa deportiva se llevará a cabo del 14 al 19 de abril de este año. Dicho evento es la final de la serie internacional más grande de la pesca de altura en el…

For Costa Rica Tourism Minister Allan Flores, the news of more and more international airlines announcing new routes or more flights to Costa Rica shows the huge success of efforts by the Costa Rican National Tourism Board to attract more airlines and flights to the country from Costa Rica’s key international tourism markets.

“This news represents the basis to continue with marketing efforts, along with the government’s strong policy focused on increasing flight…

Teen athletes need a strong dietary foundation and lots of energy. Anyone who knows a young athlete knows they can get hungry … and often! It is important that young athletes eat healthy well-balanced meals and remain hydrated in order to achieve optimal health and performance.

A young athlete needs to be fueled by eating proper types of foods – carbohydrates for fuel (whole…

El surf de remo es la última tendencia para los amantes de la playa y bañistas. Es un ejercicio ideal para la parte superior del cuerpo, ya que ayuda a la resistencia, el equilibrio y la estabilidad. Dadas estas características, ha ganado adeptos en tanto en jóvenes como en adultos; en aficionados y profesionales. Esto porque existen distintas subdivisiones que se adecuan según las…

Tourism is big business in Costa Rica. Over the past 25 years, tourism has been the fastest growing economic sector in the country. Keeping tourists safe and informed while visiting Costa Rica is a vital commitment by the country’s government and national tourism organizations.

Costa Rican authorities have recently agreed to invest 350 million Colones…

Get married in a church or a hotel ballroom … or on a tropical beach at sunset, or in the rainforest, or by a mighty volcano? Adventure and romance await you at a Costa Rica…

La encuesta reveló que existen tres focos principales de turismo en el país. De tal modo, Guanacaste, el Pacífico central y Puntarenas (con sus islas) son las áreas más apetecidas por los vacacionistas. En contraposición, las zonas las Llanuras del Norte, el Valle Central y el Caribe son visitadas con menor frecuencia por el turismo. Así, cualquier visitante extranjero puede aprovechar las zonas y momentos menos concurridos para planear su tiempo de ocio. En…

Writer and poet Henry David Thoreau said it best, “I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless I spend four hours a day at least … sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engagements.”

I agree wholeheartedly. I always feel renewed, refreshed, and more at ease with the…