Month: December 2019
Updated on December 27, 2019
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall – Costa Rica Hidden Gem!
Courtesy The Tico Times Llanos de Cortés Waterfall is the perfect antidote to a hot, dry Guanacaste afternoon. Just minutes off the Inter-American Highway near Bagaces, Llanos de Cortés Waterfall is a simple addition to any road trip …
Posted on December 27, 2019
Fiestas de Zapote celebrates 50th anniversary with huge crowds on opening night
Courtesy the Tico Times More than 40,000 festive Ticos attended opening night of the 50th anniversary of the Fiestas de Zapote, Costa Rica’s largest end-of-year party. The week-long celebration — part carnival, part parade and part Tico-style bullfight …
Updated on December 22, 2019
12 Reasons Why Costa Rica Is One of the Best Vacation Destinations in the World
From Travel and Leisure Magazine November 2019 From the rainforests to the beaches, these are the top reasons you need to visit Costa Rica.Whether you’re looking for adventure, family-friendly activities, good food, or luxurious hotels, you’ll find what …
Updated on December 21, 2019
Costa Rica 101: Visiting Tenorio Volcano National Park
Tenorio Volcano National Park is beautiful, but you have to be willing to work for it. Located about 20 minutes from Bijagua, Alajuela, Tenorio Volcano National Park is best known for Rio Celeste — the river and waterfall …
Posted on December 21, 2019
Air Transat launches expanded service between Canada and Costa Rica
Canadian airline Air Transat will connect both Liberia and San José with Vancouver starting Wednesday when it launches twice-weekly service between the three cities. The seasonal route will last through April 25, 2020, as part of the leisure …
Posted on December 21, 2019
Making Tamales in Costa Rica – A Christmas Tradition!
FROM THE TICO TIMES Doña Flor Arguedas, 71, has been making tamales since she was 22. That was the year she got married. Her new mother-in-law told her, “Get ready. We are making tamales for Christmas.” While this …
Posted on December 10, 2019
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Posted on December 10, 2019
Pic of the Day: Costa Rica’s magical Río Celeste
Taken from the Tico Times It’s called Río Celeste for a reason. Tenorio Volcano National Park is home to this stunning waterfall and vivid blue river. The water is so blue, you’ll think your eyes are playing tricks …
Posted on December 8, 2019
Playa Hermosa: Costa Rica’s Beautiful Beach
Here is a great article about Playa Hermosa Guanacaste from Bookmundi, published in September 2018. With coastline on two oceans, the Central American nation of Costa Rica is known for its phenomenal beaches, of which one of the finest is Playa …
Posted on December 7, 2019
TBT: Costa Rica’s imposing Rio Grande railway bridge
From the Tico Times – a bit of history. In honor of Costa Rica taking steps to rebuild its railroad to the Pacific, we’re recognizing one of the country’s most impressive architectural achievements. The Rio Grande railway …
