Levison Wood: The World Needs More Pura Vida
The Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) has partnered with adventurer, Levison Wood, on its latest Costa Rica Sanctuary campaign, which aims to promote the country as the ultimate natural escape. The campaign…
Where To Go in March 2022
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…
Costa Rica at Kew Gardens’ Orchid Festival
Kew Gardens’ annual orchid festival has returned for the first time in two years with stunning horticultural displays and vibrant installations celebrating the varied landscape of Costa Rica. Monkeys, sea…
Costa Rica Volcano and Culture Recognised
Arenal Volcano National Park recognised as the best National Park in the world Arenal Volcano National Park was recently voted the best National Park in the world in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’…
Guide to Guanacaste Costa Rica Beaches
Jonathan Hiltz goes on a road trip through the region of Guanacaste to discover the rich array of Costa Rica beaches. For travellers who are not familiar with beach life,…
Rincon de la Vieja Costa Rica Volcano Tour
Jonathan Hiltz goes on a tour around Rincon de la Vieja National Park in Costa Rica, enjoying the spectacular scenery and wildlife, ending up in hot water. There are many…
Ocaso Festival 2022, 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…
Costa Rica Wins Earthshot Prize Award
Costa Rica was awarded the first ever Earthshot Prize award on Sunday, granted by The Royal Foundation to encourage change and to help protect the planet. The country won the highest prize for…
View Costa Rica from 10,000 Feet
Jonathan Hiltz takes a bird’s eye view of Costa Rica at 10,000 feet and suggests the Central American country should be on your bucket list. There is something truly poetic…
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 both the 2020 and 2021 Carnivals have been cancelled due…
Costa Rica Visa Run to Cancun
Jonathan Hiltz gives advice on where to go on a Costa Rica visa run, suggesting you could do far worse than choosing Cancun, Mexico. Costa Rica is a country with…
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…
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