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In Costa Rica, Development, Dust, and an Iconic Tropical Paradise

Santa Teresa on the Pacific coast is one of those iconic Costa Rica tourism spots. It's paradise found for so many international and Costa Rican visitors who have "discovered" Santa Teresa's pristine beaches, world-class surf breaks and lushly forested coastline. Yet as more and more…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on August 2, 2020 at 5:00am — No Comments

Go Stand-Up Paddling in Santa Teresa Costa Rica

One of the best places in Costa Rica for…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on February 19, 2019 at 4:30pm — No Comments

The Symphony of Costa Rica's Frogs

by Jorge Duarte



On the banks of the lagoon Mother of God in North Pacuare, Limón, I heard the most perfect concert without paying high prices for a spot, VIP area or wrestle with the crowds, just 4 hours from San José (boat…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on March 7, 2015 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Whalewatching in Dominical, Costa Rica

Something unique you can’t miss when you visit Dominical Beach.

Bahía Ballena (Whale Bay) is located in the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, within the canton of Osa. It’s only 15 minutes south of the town that is very well known for surfers: Dominical. Surrounded by a majestic natural splendor of the southern…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on February 24, 2015 at 9:04am — No Comments

Atenas, Costa Rica: Mules, Oxcarts and the Railroad

Costa Rica has a lot to share and you, a lot to discover from this small country, including a fairly interesting, if relatively history, though much little known outside the country. This is the case of how mules, oxcarts, and trains, which through time helped to create an important route for the future development and growth of the country, all happening in Atenas, Costa Rica. …



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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on February 11, 2015 at 2:49pm — No Comments

Live your dream wedding at the beach in Santa Teresa Costa Rica

Surely you've thought how your wedding would be like. We can all dream and delude ourselves with the future, and who knows, maybe just becoming a reality.





The perfect weddings for many couples is the one by the sea, there is nothing more romantic than getting married on the beach, barefoot on the sand, surrounded by your loved ones. Imagine a unique and magical experience on the Pacific Coast of heavenly Costa Rica, enjoying a passionate honeymoon…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 31, 2015 at 11:04am — No Comments

Costa Rica joins six countries in pledging to reforest 20 million hectares of Latin America.

Great news for our country and Latin American forests: Costa Rica joins six countries in pledging to reforest 20 million hectares of Latin America.

Costa Rica continues to make news around the world. What a best way to start the year with such great news, not only for our beautiful…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 31, 2015 at 9:56am — No Comments

5 different types of Yoga for you to try this year

The year has just started. You are probably not so stressed right now, but sooner or later you will. As all of you may know, the practice of Yoga is and has been for years, one of the most recommended exercises in order to not let stress consume you and take all over you. For others, yoga is more than plain just relaxing exercises; it´s a…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 29, 2015 at 5:23pm — No Comments

Nearby National Parks

Portasol Sustainable Community is located in the coastal mountains of the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, minutes away from some of the most visited national parks  in the…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 29, 2015 at 9:50am — No Comments

Getting to Know El Salvador

El Salvador is a small country between Honduras and Guatemala in Central America. It has a tropical climate with marked wet and dry seasons. Spanish is the official language spoken by all inhabitants.…



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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 29, 2015 at 4:58am — No Comments

Bocas del Toro in Panamá

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica  is a must stop for tourists travelling on the border at Sixaola heading Panama, it’s popular for people going to and from Bocas del Toro.



Bocas del Toro  is a group of islands, about three hours south of the town of Puerto Viejo in Panamá, accessible only by…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 28, 2015 at 4:24pm — No Comments

Costa Rica was named 2014 Sustainable Destinations Global Top 100

Costa Rica was named 2014 Sustainable Destinations Global Top 100

If you are an eco-adventurer looking for up-close contact with pure nature and fun wild adventures, Costa Rica might be the perfect destination for you. Reaching the five top regions selected for best ecotourism countries by Independent Traveler ; and also…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 26, 2015 at 1:08pm — No Comments

The excitement of flying to Nosara Costa Rica

I have always enjoyed flying, I…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 22, 2015 at 10:51am — No Comments

Flowers for export in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is indeed a gifted place! Not only has a lot to offer tourists in terms of places of interest for they to visit and enjoy, but also because it has one of the most outrageous variety of diverse agricultural, and ornamental products. One of the reasons this takes place on this natured covered part of the world is because of its rich soils and plentiful bodies of water combined with the ideal environmental conditions of weather and climate which has…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 21, 2015 at 11:21am — No Comments

Why Tortuguero, Costa Rica Is a Bucket-List Must

Kayaking on lagoon at Lirio Lodge Costa Rica



The incredibly biodiverse area of Tortuguero should definitely be on your “bucket list” of places to see in Costa Rica.…

Tortuguero canal by Lirio Lodge

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 18, 2015 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Costa Rica is trying to save Americans & Canadians

Essential Costa Rica’s new campaign wants to help save overworked Americans and Canadians from stressful environments and long working hours by drawing them to come visit its natural paradise.

According to its website 59% of Americans feel vacation deprived, and also leave over 500,000,000 vacation…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 16, 2015 at 11:27am — No Comments

"Fiestas Bravas" in Guancaste Costa Rica

Guanacaste’s celebrations are coming up, exciting dates for this side of the country; full of traditional activities, typical music and folklore dancing.

Up coming for the week of January 15th we have lots of festivities in Santa Cruz, typical Costa Rican rural town, where people gather to celebrate with typical music, folkloric dancing…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 14, 2015 at 2:39pm — No Comments

2015 Envision Festival is Coming to Costa Rica



For its fifth year Envision Festival returns to Costa Rica, where thousands of socially conscious people from all over the world gather together to share a magical experience of culture, art, music, yoga, meditation and pure nature.…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 14, 2015 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Quepos, Costa Rica a Sport Fishing Mecca

Calm seas and abundant marine life in the spectacular Pacific Ocean at Quepos and…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on December 18, 2014 at 2:59pm — No Comments

The Famous Friday Farmers’ Market in Atenas, Costa Rica

Atenas farmers' market

by Shanon Farley



It is a Friday morning in my little mountain coffee town of Atenas, Costa Rica. The traditional Friday farmers’ market, called a “feria” in Spanish, is abuzz with…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on December 2, 2014 at 11:08am — No Comments

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