The Mysterious Rio Celeste
In Costa Rica's Northern Highlands, Tenorio Volcano National Park is home to the magnificent turquoise water of Rio Celeste. Ancient legend has it that while painting the sky, the gods dipped their paintbrushes into the water of Rio Celeste, causing it to turn turquoise. In more modern times, it was thought that the color was created...
Exploring La Fortuna, Costa Rica
In Costa Rica's rural northern highlands, the thriving small town of La Fortuna is one of the most-visited Costa Rica destinations and there are plenty of reasons why. La Fortuna hosts an endless supply of outdoor activities including zip lining, hanging bridge tours, and natural hot springs, as well as excellent hotels...
Spectacular Nauyaca Waterfalls in Costa Rica
It was a sweltering 100ºF with 90% humidity in late November 2012 when I first encountered Nauyaca Falls In Costa Rica. Tucked away in the mountains about twenty minutes above the Pacific surf community of Dominical...
Llanos De Cortez, Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country with immense diversity, and while it is indeed a tropical paradise filled with lush jungles, misty rainforests, and sparkling beaches, there is also part of the country with a hot, dry, arid climate. It's hard to believe...
