We just returned from Adventure Week Ecuador. AWEcuador (#AWEcuador) was a 10-day event powered by the Adventure Travel Trade Association and designed for a select group of travel writers and tour operators including Reefs to Rockies. Its goal was to expose us to hidden gems and adventure activities in a country only the size of […]
Read PostCosta Rica Trip Report – Tortuguero
Though Tortuguero, Costa Rica is primarily known for its turtle season, it offers an abundance of other wildlife watching opportunities. Tortuguero (the name of both the town and the national park) is on a spit of land on the northern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, and is accessible by boat via a network of canals. […]
Read PostCosta Rica Trip Report – Hiking in Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park is the largest of Costa Rica’s national parks at about 425 km2 in size. Corcovado boasts eight different life zones with a preponderance of tropical wet forests, many of which are uncut primary forests. It has been estimated that the forest assemblages making up the park have half of all species in […]
Read PostSwimming with Whale Sharks – La Paz, Mexico
Jumping in the water to swim with a whale shark, the world’s largest fish does take some nerve. For those willing to try, it’s sure to go down in your list of lifelong memories. Few words can really describe how extraordinary it is to experience this wildlife encounter first-hand. From early winter to late spring, […]
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