Limon Carnival Costa Rica 2021
Costa Rica values its diversity and the Limon Carnival is probably the biggest party enjoyed by its Afro-Caribbean community. Unfortunately the 2020 Carnival is cancelled due to COVID-19. Held in…
Alternative World Wildlife Day Wish List
In 1973, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Wildlife is the…
Sustainable Tourism in Costa Rica in Practice
Jonathan Hiltz argues that the commitment to sustainable tourism in Costa Rica makes the Central American country a must-see destination for those of us with itchy feet who don’t want…
Costa Rica Sustainable Tourism: Leading the World
For many years Costa Rica has rightly been regarded by many as leading the way in sustainable tourism. In an exclusive interview with Travel Begins at 40, and as part…
Costa Rica and Google Earth Tackle Deforestation
Costa Rica has submitted a pioneering proposal to reduce deforestation through the use of technology and space information generated by satellite imagery…
Costa Rica Pledges a Pura Vida
The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) has launched the Pura Vida Pledge – a promise to educate visitors on the real meaning of responsible tourism and the actions that they…
Costa Rica Playa Hermosa: World Surfing Reserve
Costa Rica’s Playa Hermosa has been awarded the next ‘World Surfing Reserve’, becoming the first beach in Central America to hold this prestigious title and the world’s thirteenth…
Costa Rica Re-opens Borders to UK Travellers
Costa Rica is re-opening its borders to UK travellers from this Saturday, 1 August 2020, following their nearly four-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic…
Costa Rica: Tourism Health Protocols
The Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) and representatives of the local private sector have unveilled a list of 16 health protocols for the safe reopening of some of the country’s most…
8 Central American Eco-tourism Adventures
Your next great adventure lies just around the corner and now is the time to start planning. As the ‘new normal’ starts to see some light, now is the time…
Where To Go in March 2020
Travel Begins at 40 has scanned the globe to bring you our tips on where to go in March from Japan to Brazil, with activities from watching bulbs grow in…
Ocaso Festival 2020, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Billing itself as an underground electronic music festival for adults, the Ocaso Festival has chosen a great location beside a beautiful beach with rainforest close behind…
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