Shells in Costa Rica are taken continuously by travelers. They are part of our ecosystem and once you take them from the sand, you are already creating a destructive chain. Please don’t do it. Shells play a critical role in the marine ecosystem, as they are made primarily of calcium carbonate, a compound that is […]
To better understand what the upcoming celebration of the abolition of the Army of Costa Rica means, it’s important to know a bit about the event’s historical importance. The fact that Costa Rica has no army touches many areas in many ways. This year, December 1 falls on a Wednesday, so in order to give
Costa Rica has no army since 1948. Do you want to know why? Read More »
As a frequent traveler, I’ve found that there are items that can make life easier, especially if you are moving from destination to destination. Beyond your favorite shoes or t-shirt, this list will help you keep your stuff safe, dry, and in good condition throughout your stay in Manuel Antonio National Park region and Costa
What to bring to Manuel Antonio? 11 Packing tips and tricks Read More »
Sloths in Manuel Antonio are easy to see and some of the most popular animals to photograph! Three-toed and two-toed sloths are cute and slow, and somehow they are smiling at us. Let us share here some of the interesting, cute, funny, and unique things you may not know about sloths. [ez-toc] 1) There are
Sometimes we are here, sitting in front of our keyboard. Our window shows buildings, people walking, indifferent pedestrians, and honking cars, and we dream about this trip to the rainforest, monkeys, sloths, a piña colada, and the ocean waves. We do not dream about long lines and noisy groups of teenagers, but over-tourism is a
Overtourism in Costa Rica, find here ten ways you can help Read More »
Since 2019, the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) has defined the most important tourist destinations in the country. The main sites were listed in the National Tourism Plan 2022-2027. They established the Integrated Tourism Destination Management Program to promote the development of these areas (PGIDT). Its mission is to oversee tourism competitiveness, create jobs,
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Because some of the reasons may be forgotten during the festivities, we’d like to remind you of specific facts about this significant Costa Rica holiday that celebrates the annexation of the fantastic Nicoya Peninsula. Nicoya’s Origin Guanacaste Day is observed yearly on July 25 in Costa Rica. The festival marks the annexation of Nicoya
July 25th, a Nicoya Peninsula and Costa Rican holiday, what s it about? Read More »
Costa Rica won a special prize as a “Sustainable International Destination” for the Spanish Viajar magazine. It is the first country to win this award. Costa Rica unanimously won Viajar’s special prize “Sustainable International Destination” by offering visitors the chance to visit 8 biological reserves as sustainable destinations. It is the first country to ever
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A nearly ten-year-old plan has allowed Costa Rica to present itself to the rest of the world by completely promoting tourism, commerce, and investment alongside environmental sustainability and national culture. This “Essential Costa Rica” is the Country Brand that supports the national image while also having a positioning axis or marketing aspect and increasing competitiveness.
“Essential Costa Rica”: A country brand that soars Read More »
Whale watching is one of the most popular activities for both local and international tourists in Costa Rica since the warm water and quantity of food sources provide ideal circumstances for humpback whales. Tourists flock to Quepos and Uvita every year for the Costa Rica Whale Watching season, which includes humpback whales, pilot whales, Bryde
Costa Rica Whale Watching season is on! Come over! Read More »
