Day 1: Spending the morning with WIDECAST’s “In the Water” sea turtle project in Golfo Dulce. Day 2: Waterfall rappelling at El Remanso Lodge. Day 3: Having the beach all to ourselves. Day 4: Searching for monkeys and finding several troops just by walking along the road near El Remanso Lodge. Day 5: Learning about […]
Read PostWe spent two nights at Veragua Rainforest after Estacion las Tortugas. During our stay, we learned about a variety of research projects currently under way at the center including a conservation project focused on critically endangered tiger leaf frogs. Tiger leaf frogs are rare in most of their range (Costa Rica and Panama), but a […]
Read PostIt doesn’t take long for us to find evidence of leatherback sea turtles, the ancient mariners we’ve come looking for, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Large areas of disturbed sand are telltale signs of nesting activity on this beach. Female leatherbacks can weigh 1000 lbs and span 6-7 ft in length, making them the largest […]
Read PostThe popularity of Costa Rica as a top choice for family vacations continues to grow. Natural wonders, friendly locals, and ease of travel all add to its charm. Here are our top 5 reasons why Costa Rica is a great choice for families. Even if you’ve been there before, there are plenty of reasons to […]
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