Sitting on an isolated rise just north of downtown San Jose is one of the best examples of why Costa Rica is so different from other Latin American countries. The Children’s Museum of Costa Rica was not just the first of its kind in Central America, but its location was specifically chosen to send a [...]
Created and run by the National Biodiversity Institute, INBio combines the features of a museum, educational center and nature park. Two large pavilions outline Costa Rica’s natural wonders and biodiversity, and hiking trails re-create the ecosystems of tropical rain forest, dry forest, and premontane forest. Dedicated to natural research in the country, INBIO’s achievements have [...]
This hotel is situated in Samara in Guanacaste. Giada Hotel offers 24 rooms. Each room has a private balcony. Some amenities of this hotel are a pool, restaurant, pizzeria and bar, and private parking for guests. We give an EXT rating of 3.5 out of 5 to Giada Hotel.
This is one of my favorite churches in the country. It is also one of the most sought after churches by Costa Ricans for them to get married in. It is located in beautiful San Joaquin, about twenty minutes from the airport. I wanted to take a peak inside but it was not open at [...]
Paseo de las Flores Mall is becoming one of the largest malls in the country. I have yet to figure out how these malls make any money at all, as they are often larger and more luxurious than the malls back home. They are often busy here, but it is quite rare to see someone [...]
La Sabana park in downtown San Jose in Costa Rica is the country’s version of Central Park in New York, albeit, a much simpler version. Many festivals are held here throughout the year, including a very popular arts festival that is held yearly. La Sabana will also be home to the new soccer stadium that [...]
Mango Moon Bed and Breakfast is a hotel located in Manuel Antonio on the central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, only minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park. This hotel offers an intimate setting with only 10 rooms, each of which has A/C and amazing views. The swimming pool is another highlight of this hotel as [...]
The turtle Beach Lodge is our top choice for hotels in the Tortuguero area. This hotel is known for its turtle shaped pool and is a leader in term of sustainable tourism ensuring both the local community and environment will flourish for years to come. This hotel only offers all inclusive packages, which includes both [...]
La Mariposa is one of the most famous hotels in Costa Rica due to its history and unique sense of style and decor. Perched on top of a hill, La Mariposa, in Manuel Antonio offers what is without a doubt the most amazing view in the area. The only spot where you can see Quepos [...]
Mawamba Lodge is located in Tortuguero on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. Mawamba has 36 comfortable, yet basic rooms. Some of the amenities of this hotel are a pool surrounded by exotic gardens, two family-style restaurants, a sand volleyball court, and a conference room where daily lectures on Tortuguero’s natural history are presented. This [...]