A List of Movies Filmed in Costa Rica What Comes to Mind When You Think About Costa Rica? Yes… Nature! Rainforests, wildlife, adventures. And well! For some reason, it is up until now Hollywood has gone to Costa Rica. And movies are being filmed in the gorgeous nature of this country. Check here for a…
We take the opportunity to highlight seven fascinating aspects of your journey to Costa Rica, offering insights into its unique facets. 7: Social Culture Understanding the social culture is crucial when visiting Costa Rica or any other country. The local populace’s attitude towards travelers can greatly vary, influenced by their customs, values, habits, and behaviors.…
Luis Guillermo Solís, ex-president of Costa Rica, said that November 3th is declared as the National Day of Biosphere Reserves, recognising the determining role of territories that conserve biodiversity and the use of natural resources. The decree was signed in San Gerardo de Dota (Savegre area) by Luis Guillermo Solis and the minister of the environment.…
There are few things in life like taking an outdoor shower, especially if surrounded by a fantastic rainforest out in the open! In Costa Rica, some hotels can have a bathtub or even a shower with a view of the outside. Or a window as high as needed for you to enjoy the sight in…
The new protected marine area at Cabo Blanco, with an extension of more than 800 square kilometres in the Gulf of Nicoya, expands from 12.7 percent to 15.7 percent the share of the country’s seas under conservation. According to the United Nations Environment Program, Costa Rica unveiled a new marine protected area on the country’s…
Sunny mornings, flash downpours, lots of food in the forest, wildlife’s eating and playing. Turtles are laying eggs, and the hatching babies are running to the sea. That is Costa Rica in August. In Costa Rica, August is a month full of rain and extremely green. Nature is shining, lots of food in the forest,…
The weather in Costa Rica is a surprise. When you live here, you will find that predictions in the tropics are mere guesses of what may happen. And mostly, all the time, they will be wrong. Many people who come to Costa Rica think that because they are coming in the sunny season, they will not…
The Insider’s Guide to the Hummingbirds in Costa Rica Hummingbirds are iridescent, fast, cute and astonishing… And here, in this small country, you can find more hummingbirds than all the United States and Canada together. Wouldn’t you like to see them? In Costa Rica, we are born and raised watching hummingbirds. They are very common…
Easter Week in Costa Rica can be one of the richest cultural experiences to enjoy if you are on vacation at this time of year. This is “Semana Santa”: Costa Rica is a country packed with strong traditions and a vibrant culture, and they both can be fully experienced during Easter (Semana Santa = Holy…
Costa Rica insects are many. And they are discovered every single day. However, the biggest and most fierce are not as dangerous as we may think, and the tiny and harmless looking are the ones that can create big trouble. When I was a kid, back in the seventies, my Nanny Elena used to tell…