Costa Rica Travel News – In three years, the number of foreign tourists coming to Costa Rica to see humpback whales has tripled. In 2010, visitors totaled 43,302; in 2013, however, a huge total of 131,373 visitors were recorded. These figures were validated by the Costa Rican Institute for Tourism (ICT) after analyzing the results…
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Houses that used to be airplanes and tree dwellings that seem to have come straight from an Ewok village of the Star Wars universe are among the top offbeat Costa Rica rentals featured by HomeAway.com andVRBO.com (Vacation Rentals by Owner). Both HomeAway and VRBO are website marketplaces similar to Airbnb, whereby travelers can evaluate and review potential residences for short-time rentals in lieu of traditional lodging accommodation. Enchanted Tree House in Cahuita Homes perched on trees and nestled within the jungle forest canopy are not so unusual in Costa Rica. In 2012, The Costa Rica Star featured the Finca… Continue reading →
On the final day of August, just hours before people in Costa Rica began preparing for Sunday Mass, brunch, football games, community activities, and family outings, a 5.1 moment magnitude (Mw) earthquake jolted communities from the southern Pacific region down to the border with Panama and up to the Central Valley. The seismic event was detected by the National Seismology Network (Spanish initials: RSN) at exactly 4:01 am. The epicenter was located 45 kilometers south of the pristine Playa Dominical in the Osa canton. Geologists from the RSN and the University of Costa Rica reported that more than a dozen… Continue reading →
The most dangerous organism in Costa Rica is probably not the one you are thinking of. Although in the past few years there have been regional warnings issued to eco-tourists about potential dangers related to sharks, caimans and jaguars, attacks by these species are infrequent, and they are not even close to being the most lethal. The most dangerous organism in Costa Rica is not even a vertebrate, but it kills approximately three quarters of a million humans each year. Mosquitoes are not only insidious pests; they are extremely harmful vectors of disease. From yellow fever to malaria and… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Travel News – Costa Rica is a famous tourist destination with clean, blue, sandy beaches, fascinating sights, amazing scenery, rich culture, friendly people, natural wonders and lovely, tropical weather. It is the perfect holiday destination for anyone who prefers warm and welcoming climate and a peaceful vacation environment. Anyone who desires to visit…
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Costa Rica Travel News – Costa Rica is a famous tourist destination with clean, blue, sandy beaches, fascinating sights, amazing scenery, rich culture, friendly people, natural wonders and lovely, tropical weather. It is the perfect holiday destination for anyone who prefers warm and welcoming climate and a peaceful vacation environment. Anyone who desires to visit…
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Costa Rica Travel News - Lately, everywhere I go; the gym, the grocery store, and even out to restaurants here in the states, I hear people discussing their recent trip to Costa Rica, future plans to visit Costa Rica, or classes they will be taking in Costa Rica. This is how Mexico used to be spoken…
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Beautiful lot for your consideration. This lot is 3,209 meters square lot, which has plenty of room for a house as well as guest cabina or whatever you want…..maybe you want to grow your own veggies, raise some chickens or goats. This lot is being offered for $155,000 U.S. dollars. The lot is down the…
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Nestled on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Playa Dominical is a small, laid-back beach town that has been attracting surfers and beach enthusiasts for years. With its stunning coastline, lush forests, and pristine beaches, Playa Dominical offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. As I arrived at the…