Hot Springs in Costa Rica Thermal Pools in Paradise! Costa Rica Hot Springs: For thousands of years, humanity has healed and relaxed using the benefits of the hot springs, the natural wonders of warm mineral water. Costa Rica being a land of volcanoes is full of this natural gift, especially in the Arenal and Fortuna area. The mighty Arenal...

Marino Ballena National Park The Marino Ballena National Park is one of the most unique places in Costa Rica. Located near the coast along the Central Pacific coast in southern Puntarenas, Marino Ballena National Park protects more than 13,000 acres of ocean and 9 miles of coastline. It is composed of mangrove forests, coral reefs...

An Overview of the best Costa Rica birding Costa Rica offers birders great birdwatching opportunities all 4 of the country’s eco-zones. Accordingly, this ranges from sea level on the Caribbean coast to the Central Highlands and volcanoes. Each area is a habitat for particular species, as seen below: The Dry Northwest This is the Guanacaste region which borders Nicaragua and the Parque Nacional...

Town of Portalon The picturesque village of Portalon sits on the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. The true nature lovers will enjoy the vegetation that reaches heights of 500 to 1,300 feet, giving way to sea breezes. Wildlife abounds in Portalon, and because of the rich biodiversity of the hills, many of the bird...

Snorkeling in Costa Rica The snorkeling here is different than many areas the world over.  Here you have the chance to try it on both the Caribbean and Pacific sides on the same trip.  The type of fish you see in Costa Rica are truly unique, over 7000 species reside here alone, including whales, Dolphins,...