Although visitors can only reach Tortuguero National Park by airplane or boat, it is still the third most visited national park in Costa Rica. Located in the remote northeastern part of Costa Rica, in Limón Province of northeastern Costa Rica, the park’s amazing biological diversity attracts visitors from all parts of the world. Among its
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Would you like to spend some time in the clouds, and still have your feet on the ground? I have just the place for you. The Monteverde area of northwest Costa Rica is home to several reserves and sanctuaries that allow you to immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of a cloud forest. A cloud
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Manuel Antonio National Park is a good example of the old cliche ‘good things come in small packages.’ Although it is the country’s smallest national park, it is also among the most visited, for good reason. Within it’s 683 hectares you’ll find beautiful (and sometimes deserted) beaches, rain forest, and plenty of wildlife wandering about
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Experts on the rainforest such as I (not really) agree that there is more going on in the trees than on the jungle floor. And that was BEFORE zip lines were invented! If you’re looking for something a little different than an afternoon at the mall, may I suggest a trip across the top of
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When I was a boy growing up in the Santa Clara Valley, now more familiarly known as ‘Silicon Valley,’ I loved to chase butterflies. My grandmother bought me a picture book about butterflies and I recognized some of them from those I saw flying around my neighborhood. We had swallowtails, monarchs and painted ladies, among
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