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Macaws in Costa Rica are more than just stunning birds; they grace our skies as our air force. These brightly colored birds are some of the largest members of the parrot family. Unfortunately, they are among the most threatened birds not only in Costa Rica but also across Central America Overview of Macaws in Costa […]

There are many ancient ruins sprinkled all around Central America, and Costa Rica is no exception. Even if it doesn’t have places like Tikal or Tulum, Costa Rica has places for people that are looking for cultural tours. I don’t know if it’s just me, but when I’m in nature or visiting a historical place,

Turrialba Volcano is not the first one to come to your mind when you think to hike a volcano in Costa Rica. The names of Arenal and Irazu Volcano always show up first and are always busy with tourists. However, Turrialba Volcano is the second tallest volcano in the country after Irazu Volcano, and in

Have you heard about waterfalls in Costa Rica? I am sure you have because it is one of the great ways to discover the country.  If you Google “Waterfalls in Costa Rica,” names like Rio Celeste, Del Toro Waterfall, La Paz Waterfall, etc. will show up. Waterfalls usually aren’t one of the first results when

Cascada El Pavon sits in the South Pacific area of Costa Rica, close to two popular beach towns: Uvita and Dominical.  The area is surrounded by beautiful beaches and waterfalls that are hidden inside the mountains like Nauyaca Waterfall. When people visit these areas, they are not aware of some places like this waterfall, which 

Looking to see the Resplendent Quetzal in Costa Rica? One hour away from San Jose and not even inside of a National Park you can see the Resplendent Quetzal in San Ramon, Alajuela during mating season. I didn’t know for a long time that I (Ligia) lived so close to them … they nest every

If you are visiting Costa Rica during mid-July to late October (rainy season) don’t pass the opportunity to go on a whale watching tour in Uvita and see these beauties up close. Uvita can be considered a whale sanctuary. “Whales Festival” is celebrated every year since 2008 in the south of our country where Marino

Facts about Barva Volcano¹ Area: 51000 ha .Around 126023.74 acres. This is the total extension of the National Park Braulio Carrillo) Altitude: 2906 meters ( Around 9534 Feet Above Sea Level) Type of ecosystem:  Rainforest, Wet forest, and cloud forest Dry season: January until April Conservation Category: National Park Wildlife: Birds, amphibians like the endemic toad Bufo