The province of Puntarenas stretches along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast like a standing invitation to slow down. A port capital, the Nicoya Peninsula, the cloud forest of Monteverde, wild beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula: this region concentrates a geographic and cultural diversity that few other corners of the country can rival. I still remember my … Read more
When planning a trip to Costa Rica, the first thing that strikes you is just how much is packed into a small space. Within just 51,100 km², you’ll find active volcanoes, primary rainforests, two ocean coastlines, Caribbean lowlands and mountains reaching over 3,800 metres. To make sense of it all, a good map of Costa … Read more
Arenal Volcano is one of the most iconic landmarks in Costa Rica. Its nearly perfect cone rises above the province of Alajuela, just a few kilometres from the lively town of La Fortuna. Whether you want to hike its slopes, admire its silhouette from the lake shore, or soak in the thermal springs that warm … Read more
Guanacaste brings together everything that has made Costa Rica famous: Pacific beaches with white or golden sand, active volcanoes, wildlife-rich national parks, and an authentic sabanero (cowboy) culture unique to this province. Liberia, the provincial capital, serves as the natural base for exploring this vast region in the north-west. From the Daniel Oduber international airport, … Read more