Costa Rica travel tips (6)

whitewater rafting Costa Rica

Rafting the Pejibaye River, Turrialba, Costa RicaLooking for a Costa Rica family adventure out in nature? Spend a fun-filled day splashing in the mild rollercoaster rapids of the Pejibaye River.

The beautiful, tropical Pejibaye River is a tributary of the mighty Reventazon River in the Turrialba Valley, just two hours from San Jose. Its low-key Class 2-3 rapids (in the lower section) make it a great introductory whitewater rafting trip for beginners and children (ages 8 and up). The three-hour river trip gives you spectacular scenery of coffee

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Costa Rica – home of ecotourism and thrilling adventure tours – is not usually the first vacation destination people think of for travelers with disabilities. However, the country's tourism industry is working to change that image and make Costa Rica's famous attractions more accessible.

So far, reports are positive from tourists who have enjoyed accessible vacations in Costa Rica. Several of Costa Rica's national parks and tour attractions either have fully accessible designs or have added eleme

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New Zealand is about as far from Costa Rica as you can get. That's where 21 Costa Rican men and women are headed at the beginning of November to compete in the World Rafting Championships.

Set for November 13-24 in Rotorua, New Zealand, the biennial World Rafting Championships (WRC) will draw 69 teams from 27 countries to compete in four divisions with men's and women's categories – Open, Masters, Junior (under 23) and Youth (under 19).

Rafting Women's Team Costa Rica compete in slalom competitionThe WRC is the pinnacle event in the highly-competitive white

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You don't need a well-manicured grass pitch. You don't even need all 22 players, or fancy uniforms … or even shoes, for that matter. All you need is a ball and people willing to play.

Football brings kids together in South AfricaThe most popular sport in the world – football (known as soccer in the USA) – can be played anywhere by anyone. That's the simple beauty of a sport that traverses borders, has brought bitter enemies together, even stopped wars, and has been a unifying force across the planet.

"As a consequence of its simplicity and g

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Why you need coconut oil for better health

In many places around the world, this remedy has been used to treat countless maladies, from digestive problems to allergies to skin issues, while at the same time improving conditions in diabetes and Alzheimer's, increasing energy and boosting metabolism.

Coconut oil for healthIt's not a miracle cure, nor a pharmaceutical breakthrough. Rather, it is simple coconut oil.

Coconut oil's popularity in the Western world has snowballed in recent years. However, in many regions, its medicinal and health benefits are ancient h

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One of the most popular day tours from San Jose, Costa Rica, is the charming artisan town of Sarchi.

Sarchi, Costa Rica, painted oxcart souvenirsCalled the "cradle of Costa Rican handicrafts," both international tourists and locals alike visit Sarchi for its more than 200 stores and small family-operated woodworking and leather workshops. It is a perfect Central Valley day tour to combine with the Poás Volcano, a coffee tour, or the Juan Castro Blanco National Park. Sarchi is also an excellent stop on the way to Volcano Arenal.

Located on t

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