Earlier this month, a new national park received final approval by Peru’s president, Ollanta Humala. Sierra del Divisor National Park spans 3.3 million acres, protecting a huge swath in the Amazon basin. Rainforest Trust in the US worked with Peru’s CEDIA (Center for the Development of an Indigenous Amazon) along with local communities and government […]
Read PostMaybe you’ve heard of Africa’s Big Five (buffalo, rhino, elephant, lion and leopard). The Big Five was coined by big game hunters and refers to the five most difficult species to hunt on foot. Now, safari goers stalk the Big Five with cameras and travel on foot and by vehicle. On a recent trip to […]
Read PostLast month, Monday closures at Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica took effect again. The most visited national park (and also one of the smallest) in Costa Rica is open Tuesday through Sunday from 7 am – 4 pm through November 30, 2015. On December 1, 2015 the park will be open seven days […]
Read PostWe recently read the article “Everything You Thought You Knew About Safari Is Wrong” in Conde Nast Traveler Magazine’s June 2015 issue. The points made in the article were too good not to share. Safari Myths: You need at least two weeks for a safari. Safaris are too expensive for the majority of travelers. Africa […]
Read PostThough 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 PostEarlier this week, Southwest Airlines applied to offer non-stop daily flights between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR) on Mexico’s Pacific coast. If approved, this will be Southwest’s third non-stop destination to Mexico from Denver. Southwest already flies from Denver to San Jose del Cabo (SJD) in Baja Sur and to Cancun (CUN). […]
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 […]
Read PostBack in Bogota after 7 days of birding (Santa Marta, Otun Quimbaya and Cali regions). Final tally of birds seen comes to 317 different species (the group saw a total of 355). To put that into perspective, we saw approximately 1/3 of the total number of species recorded in the US in Canada in just […]
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