A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, so get ready for some MAJOR DANGER. Even though I have a rocket scientist who reads this blog, I am going to attempt to explain the weather in Costa Rica from my humble layman’s point of view and risk the derision of those who know what they are
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After the rainy season, and after the mini-winter we always seem to get around Christmas, today was SO welcome. It was one of those picture postcard days that the tour operators would like to see every day. And to be honest, San Jose has it’s share of them, especially from now until May. But today
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If you look at a map of Costa Rica, and pay attention to the Pacific Coastline, you’ll see two very large peninsulas jutting out from the mainland, each with it’s own bay. The larger of the two is Peninsula Nicoya, and the smaller the Osa Peninsula. Osa is much less visited than its big brother
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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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The amiable town of La Fortuna de San Carlos, usually called just ‘La Fortuna,’ owes its existence to the ever restless Arenal volcano in more than one way. On the 29th day of July in 1968, the volcano erupted in a very big way. For three consecutive days it disgorged gas, rock and ash, leaving
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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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