It's truly remarkable how much this small Central American country packs in, from shimmering beaches to live volcanoes to mysterious cloud forests. Despite pockets of overdevelopment, it's still an eco-tourism wonder. As they say in CR, "pura vida!"

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12 Terrific Eco/Adventure Experiences in Costa Rica

  Matthew Paulsen   Beginning in the 1990s, this small Central American country essentially pioneered the ecotourism boom that has spread across the globe. Besides its vaunted Pacific and Caribbean beaches, packed into just 19,730 square miles -  a good bit smaller than West Virginia and a bit over twice the size of Wales - Costa Rica boasts 29 national parks, 19 wildlife refuges, eight biological reserves, and an additional slew of protected areas. And here are a dozen of its most prized eco…

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Monteverde Cloud Forest: a magical tourist attraction which doesn't encourage tourists?

Florent MECHAIN/Travelmag.com   The last 18 miles of the road leading to the Monteverde is full of ruts and potholes by design, and takes over an hour and a half to bump your way in. The locals like it that way, and they choose not to fix it because then it would be a little too easy then for tourists to visit. That may not sound all that hospitable, but it illustrates the emphasis Costa Ricans place on conservation. And the cloud forest, which I visited prior to Covid as part of an Overseas…

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Santa Teresa Beach's 'swimming pool in the ocean'

When I stay at Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, on Costa Rica's on the southern Nicoya Peninsula of mid-Pacific coast, one of my favorite things to do is to swim in the giant tide pool down the beach about five minutes from the hotel. This shallow sea water swimming pool - larger-than-Olympic size - is one of the best-kept secrets of the area. It is located between Pranamar Villas and El Peñón ("Big Rock"), where Santa Teresa Beach turns into Hermosa Beach…

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  • Danny Solano Alvarez March 18, 2011 at 7:42pm
    Rancho Humo, a natural experience, take a look at this interesting article!!
  • Danny Solano Alvarez March 8, 2011 at 8:01pm
    If you are looking for some adventure in the middle of Costa Rica´s nature, take a look at Explornatura, excellent option!
    Turrialba Tours, Rafting, Pacuare, Family Summer Camps
    Explornatura offers a family rafting adventure. Enjoy a family day, with Class II and III rapids, fun a safe for the all family. Tropical Plantation…
  • Lise Tyrrell February 18, 2011 at 6:58pm
    Sorry, I put a general link rather than the Costa Rica page here: Costa Rica Green Hotels
  • Lise Tyrrell February 18, 2011 at 6:57pm
    For a bunch of green hotels, most with Eco Ratings, in Costa Rica go to: Green Hotels
  • Eugenia Jurado February 3, 2011 at 6:52pm
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    Touring the lush rainforest in the Canals of Tortuguero. Picture by MAWAMBA Lodge www.grupomawamba.com
  • Naomi,Hotel Catalina Costa Rica December 21, 2010 at 2:25pm

    While in Jaco visit us at the Hotel Catalina, right on the beach www.hotelcatalinacr.com

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  • Erick Hidalgo December 16, 2010 at 7:54pm

    Small hotels in Costa Rica, Small hotels are going beyond their duty, changing the way of service "Meaning".

    9012286281?profile=originalMonteverde Rustic Lodge, a 13 rooms hotel nestled in Monteverde Cloud Forest, has one goal; Superior Hotel Service and it is because the Badilla Brothers, really share knowledge about the area but most is because they go beyond of regular hospitality making feel their customer’s part of the family. All guests who had the opportunity to stay here really enjoyed the time. A fresh cup of coffee, express check-in and a big smile is just the beginning of a nice and comfortable stay. The hotel itself does not have a lot of amenities even more, there is no in-room TV but the coffee area and the lobby is always full of talks, tales and experiences. People simply describe the hotel as the best cozy hotel in the Monteverde area.

     

    9012286084?profile=originalVista Atenas Bed & Breakfast, 10 rooms, beautiful landscape, quiet and perfect for first and last night in Costa Rica. Jonathan, Manager, does what we call friendly service. As soon as you get here, the fresh coffee and the landscape will make you forget your busy world. This small Bed and Breakfast, located in Atenas Costa Rica, was built up in the hills of Atenas town, where the mountain divides the Central Valley to Central Pacific area. Convenient location; 30 minutes away from San Jose Airport, on the main road that connects San Jose to Jaco beach and Manuel Antonio National Park.

     

    9008583860?profile=originalVilla Bonita Hotel in Alajuela Costa Rica, only 6 cottage rooms, large gardens, beautiful landscapes make this small bed & breakfast a great spot for first and last night in Costa Rica. Villa Bonita sits in the slopes of Alajuela town, on the main road to Poas Volcano and only 10 minutes from San Jose Costa Rica Airport. The owners Eduardo and Greivin made of their home a comfortable and quiet place to stay. As soon as you get here, you ll be treated as family.

     

  • Naomi,Hotel Catalina Costa Rica December 16, 2010 at 3:23am

    Costa Rica is a wonderful place to come to especially to escape the cold winter weather!

  • Buzzy Gordon December 6, 2010 at 10:18pm
    Looking for a reasonable winter rental

    We are looking for place to spend Jan.-Feb. Expat community or typically local environment. Ideally, a property we can take care of in exchange for reduced rent, but all offers welcome.
  • Naomi,Hotel Catalina Costa Rica November 24, 2010 at 3:06am
    Lovely picture of the firey billed aracari! I have seen those beautiful birds in the mountains right behind our hotel here in Jaco. As of late we have been having a couple of chestnut mandibled toucan visiting our ylang ylang tree right outside. They are so many gorgeous birds here in Costa Rica!
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