Travel Information and Experiences
The Mother Earth Festival returns for its 5th edition from April 20–26, 2025, bringing a week of eco-conscious celebrations to Costa Rica’s Lake Arenal and Monteverde regions. Organized by local environmental champions like Red Pueblos Polinizadores, Casas Vida Libre and Nativas Lab, this year’s theme, “Pollinating Knowledge, Cultivating the Future,” highlights the vital …
Costa Rica is obviously an amazing place to visit. However, if you come here unprepared, or with the wrong expectations, it can easily turn into a nightmare. Here are a few guaranteed ways for you to have a horrible Costa Rica vacation! 1. Don’t Pay …
You may be wondering what kind of birds you can find in Nuevo Arenal. Our area is a fantastic place to visit for effortless birdwatching. On almost any day, you can just get up at the crack of dawn and go for a walk by …
Welcome to Cahuita, on the South Caribbean coast of Costa Rica! We recently spent a few days exploring this area, and this was out first real stop. Cahuita is located less than an hour south of Puerto Limón, the province’s capital. It’s a small, laid-back …
Costa Rica travel can seem confusing, and we know first hand how overwhelming planning a vacation to a new country can get. With this in mind, we’ve put together this section with frequently asked questions and useful (and/or interesting) information about Costa Rica, which will …
One of the most amazing things about Costa Rica is that whenever you think you’ve heard about all the possible places to visit, it proves you wrong. The Piedra del Indio Waterfalls are a fantastic example of this. These 4 waterfalls are located on a …
Costa Rica is a small Central American country which is best known for its incredible biodiversity and natural beauty. It particularly stands out as the happiest, safest and most peaceful nation in the area – even abolishing their army in 1948. The country has also …
Great news! You don’t need to break the bank to enjoy your stay in Nuevo Arenal. Our little town and its surroundings is full of natural beauty, so you don’t need to spend much to have a fantastic time. Here are some of the best …
Who says there isn’t much to do in Nuevo Arenal? While you certainly won’t find as many options for thrills as in La Fortuna, you don’t need to head out that far to enjoy a fantastic day full of outdoor adventures. CR Paraiso is an …
The Viento Fresco Waterfalls, in Tilaran, make a great scenic stop during the drive from the Arenal Volcano area to Monteverde, or a perfect day trip from Nuevo Arenal! The best way I can describe this place is La Fortuna Waterfall on steroids – just …