One of the top places to go in Costa Rica, in the Central Valley, is the spectacular Else Kientzler Botanical…

Cute, clever, playful and tiny, the Grey Crowned Central American…

Called by pro mountain bikers the “most extreme 100-miler in the world,” the Rincon de la Vieja Challenge 100-mile…

Looking to get away for a quick fall break or Thanksgiving vacation? Maybe a romantic adventure holiday? If you are into nature and wildlife,…

Learning how to surf can change your life. Maybe it’s the powerful rush of catching a wave and the feeling of flying on water as you race across the wave’s face. Or that it doesn’t matter how old or young you are, whether…

Ever dream of escaping every so often, even if it’s just for a few hours? With so many things competing for our attention in today’s fast-paced world, it’s common to want to get away.



Visiting a day spa helps you switch off and relax, disconnect from the world, and restore your mind, body and spirit. Spas provide peace, relaxation, and help create a…

Stretching like a long finger pointing at the Arenal Volcano,…

The northwestern province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica has one of the largest dry tropical forest areas in the…

The transition from rainy season to summer season in Costa Rica is a time…

While Christopher Columbus is remembered in the USA in the upcoming October holiday, many other countries take a much broader perspective for their celebrations.

The USA observes…

Part mountaineering and part rock climbing, but in reverse, with the added challenge of pounding water, the waterfall rappelling extreme sport of canyoneering is the latest top popular…

Four U.S.-based international airlines have confirmed new routes and increased flights to Costa Rica,…

This year, why not spend the Thanksgiving holidays giving thanks for all that is good in life on a revitalizing yoga retreat in Costa…

Rainy season in Costa Rica is the best time to visit the…

This time of year, the crisp fall weather of the north sends birds packing south to warm tropical climates. Bird migration season in…

Once a place largely to be avoided for war and political upheaval, Central America in recent years is the darling of…

A torrential thunderstorm provided the dramatic background for a small group gathered last Friday night at…

There is so much to do and see in Costa Rica that families with kids can go…

Green season in Guanacaste, Costa Rica is when the waterfalls at…