Costa Rica

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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Costa Rica one of '5 of the World's Best Countries for Solo Travel'

Travelling alone can be bliss and traveling alone might even change your entire life. If you are a wanderer and looking for an escape from your routine, solo travel is the best thing you can do. But it's important to choose the right destination. Here are five of best countries that are ideal for solo travel. read post

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Darryl Musick January 10, 2016 at 7:06pm

It is time for a brand new Cocktail at The World on Wheels. As you may know, when on location for a trip, Tim and I like to come up with new drinks and name them after our locale. Today, straight from the sunny Pacific shores of Costa Rica, it's the Matapalo.

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An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Darryl Musick January 8, 2016 at 5:58pm

At The World on Wheels, it's a new article and video as we let the all-inclusive lifetstyle melt away our minor jet lag and rental car counter stresses. It's Arrival Day in Costa Rica.

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Darryl Musick January 4, 2016 at 5:53pm

Welcome to Costa Rica! Now bend over... It's an auspicious start to our Central American trip at The World on Wheels, let's hope it gets better. Spoiler: it does.
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Jason Bateman June 8, 2012 at 7:17pm

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Jason Bateman May 30, 2012 at 8:49pm

Just visited the village of Guaitil, Costa Rica. It is a famous artisan place for pre-Columbian Chorotega style pottery. This tour can be combined with a stop at Palo Verde. Really Cool!
Danny Solano Alvarez January 19, 2012 at 6:28pm

More adventure in Costa Rica with Explornatura!

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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…
Danny Solano Alvarez November 23, 2011 at 11:03pm

Check on my latest blog post about the World Rafting Championship, that took place in CR last month
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Murtaza Kalender October 7, 2011 at 10:01am

Dear Colleague,

How are you? Hope you had great business in 2011.

We would like to extend our invitation to you to meet with us at the ExCel World Travel Market in London 7th – 10th November 2011 to discuss business cooperation together.

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