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Partial Closure of Streets in San Jose, Costa Rica in Preparation for...

As of 9 p.m. this Wednesday some of the streets in downtown San Jose will be closed partially in preparation for the traditional Festival de la Luz, (Festival of Light or Parade of Light). The partial...

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Vacationing in Guanacaste? Take Into Account the Schedules of the Wildlife...

Guanacaste Wildlife Protected Areas During the holidays the number of visitors to the Guanacaste Wildlife Protected Areas increases and therefore the Guancaste Conservation Area (ACG) establishes a...

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Lake at the Poas Volcano in Costa Rica Reappears After Rainfall

The constant rainfall of the last few weeks and the closing of the internal ducts allowed the hot water lake in the crater of the Poas Volcano to reappear. The information was released by the National...

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A List of Butterfly Farms to Visit in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a famous destination for birdwatching, but it is also a place where you can get see over 1,500 different species of butterflies and 12,000 species of moths, here you can actually find 90%...

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Adventure Park in Puntarenas an Obligatory Stop for Thrill Seekers in Costa Rica

We all need a little adrenaline in our lives, that rush that makes us feel alive, granted there are some people that certainly get addicted to the thrill and are in constant search of new adventures....

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The Duran Sanatorium in Costa Rica Considered Haunted Could Become a Tourism...

Plenty of mystery, myths and ghost stories surround the Sanatorio Carlos Duran (Carlos Duran Sanatorium) in Cartago Costa Rica, today an abandoned building that many believe is haunted which attracts...

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National Crafts Market Inaugurates New Building and Location in San Jose,...

The National Arts and Crafts Market or Artisan’s Market in downtown San Jose has been for decades a popular stop for nationals and foreigners looking for high-quality, affordable souvenirs along with...

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VIDEO: Costa Rica’s Amazing Turrialba Volcano as Featured in Nat Geo

Video by: Cusuko Fotografia The magnificence of the Turrialba Volcano in Costa Rica, one of the current active volcanoes in the country and the second highest sitting at 3,340 meters above sea level...

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Tourism Project that Takes Hikers in Costa Rica from Coast to Coast Declared...

President Luis Guillermo Solis declared “El Camino de Costa Rica” (The trail of Costa Rica), a trail that will allow hikers to traverse the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Coast, a project of...

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Take a Free Tour of the National Theater This Weekend in Costa Rica

The National Theater of Costa Rica, which was recently declared a National Symbol of Historic Architectural Heritage and Cultural Liberty will open its doors to national and foreign tourists this...

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Birdwatchers Paradise: Alexander Skutch Biological Corridor in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a perfect spot for bird-watching, and it offers a number of great places where exotic and unique species of birds can be appreciated in their natural habitat, one of this places is the...

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360° Sights of 76 Tourist Locations in Costa Rica Are Now Part of Google...

Google announced the arrival of its Special Collections to Costa Rica. This option is part of Google Maps, collects 360-degree sights of geographic, touristic, historical or cultural sites throughout...

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Costa Rica is Home to 6 Species of Felines, Do You Know Which Ones?

Costa Rica is home to a great variety of animal species, among them 6 felines, do you know which ones? There are no lions or tigers in Costa Rica, in fact the two largest felines to be found in the...

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Two Great Ballet Shows This December in Costa Rica: Alice in Wonderland and...

Opening the month of December with great ballet presentations has become a tradition in Costa Rica, this year is no exception as fans will be able to enjoy Alice in Wonderland and The Nutcracker. Alice...

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Discover the Highest Documented Thermal Waterfall Near Irazu Volcano in...

Photo Credit: The Waterfall Trail. A thermal waterfall to the north of the Irazu Volcano in Costa Rica could be the highest of its kind in the country. With a fall of approximately 130 meters (426 ft)...

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Aerospace Festival This Weekend in Jaco

Jaco Air Fest is an aerospace event that will take place this weekend in Jaco, Costa Rica in the are close to the Jaco Walk Shopping Center. The event will gather some of the best acrobatic paragliding...

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Costa Rica’s 2019 Transitarte Festival 2019 is Full of Activities This Weekend

The Tansitarte Festival 2019 in San José will fill this weekend with art, music, activities and entertainment for the entire family. The activities take place in the main public parks of downtown San...

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Costa Rica is One of the Most Beautiful Countries in the World According to...

Conde Nast Traveler published it’s ranking of “The 40 Most Beautiful Countries in the World” and Costa Rica tops the list. CN Traveler took the top 30 countries listed in the “attractiveness” section...

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Poas Volcano in Costa Rica Registers New Eruption

The National Seismologic Network (RSN) and the Observatory of Volcanic and Seismic Activity in Costa Rica (OVSICORI) confirmed a new eruption of the Poas Volcano with a column that reached 3000 meters...

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Manuel Antonio National Park Ready for High Season in Costa Rica

Thanks to a strong inter-institutional coordination, the support of the community and the private sector, the Ministry of Energy and Environment (MINAE) was able to implement several improvements at...

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