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Rock Pools ( Rope Swing La Fortuna ) is a free local water hole surrounded by a tropical forest. It’s a great place to cool down on a hot day. The water hole is a small clearing in a river, downstream from La Fortuna Waterfall. …
Top 10 Costa Rica stops for first-timers Dreaming of a trip to Costa Rica, but not sure where to start? With volcanoes to hike, legendary surf, miles of beaches, and endless wildlife spotting, Costa Rica merits repeat visits. But if you’re just starting your explorations …
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum Is a museum in San José, Costa Rica. The museum has a substantial collection of over 1600 artifacts of Pre-Columbian gold dating back to AD 500 The collection includes Costa Rica’s first coin, the Media Escudo which was minted in 1825, animal (notably frog) figurines, amulets, earrings, …
15 Things to Know about Costa Rica Independence Day Learn 15 fascinating facts about Costa Rica Independence Day and celebrate 198 years of freedom with the nation on Sept. 15!! September is all about Costa Rica’s Independence Day on Sept. 15. For the Mes de la Patria, or “Month of …
A Costa Rican architect quit his job to search for lost waterfalls Javier Elizondo travels the country seeking for the most amazing, exuberant and lost waterfalls in Costa Rica. Javier Elizondo on the lower point of a waterfall. Image by Javier Elizondo Sleeping on a hammock every …
La Catedral Waterfall or el Santuario is located in the canton of Upala in Costa Rica, it is a place full of nature and peace. Explore one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica, Must-See. The place is difficult to access and is not recommended …
Costa Rica Orchids Orquids are Costa Rica’s national flower. March is the month in wich you can find out more of them. The Orchidaceae family is the plant kingdom, with about 800 genera and 28,000 species distributed in every continent. Costa Rica native orchids In …
Costa Rica Cuisine Tamales are a staple of the Christmas season in Costa Rica. They’re similar to mexican tamales, but larger and more elaborate. The tamales starts with a corn-based dough that’s mixed with lard and seasonings. About a cup of the mixture is placed …
(August 2) The Virgen de los Angeles (the Virgin of the Angels) is Costa Rica’s patron saint, also known as La Negrita. Virgen de los Angeles Day is a Costa Rican holiday celebrating the Virgen. According to tradition, La Negrita, the Black Virgin, is a …
Toro Waterfall & Rio Agrio Toro Waterfall The Toro River, sometimes called Toro Amarillo River, is a river of Costa Rica, belonging to the northern sub-slope of the Caribbean Sea. It is one of the most important tributaries of the Sarapiqui River. It is born …