Probably one of the most scenic towns in the province of Alajuela, Zarcero is the home of Parque Fransisco Alavarado- famous for its whimsically-shaped bushes and shrubs. Those who want a surreal dose of the peculiar and pretty come to this side of Costa Rica. After they tour this humble town, tourists leave light-hearted and […]
Known to have one of the tallest rainforests in the world, the Osa Peninsula is also popular for having the single largest expanse of lowland tropical rainforests in the whole of Central America. This popular flora and fauna sanctuary is located at the most southern tip of the Costa Rican Peninsula. The Osa Peninsula has […]
Dubbed as the most picturesque valley in the whole of Costa Rica, the Orosi Valley is a place where you can breathe in life, almost literally. It was named after a Huetar Inidan chief who used to rule the region before the Spanish colonization began. The brown-and-green blend of the mountains, quietly flowing waters, rustic […]
Ojo de Agua is Costa Rica’s most famous working-class water park. Predominantly packed on weekends by families of tourists and locals alike, this resort house a variety of pools fit for all ages. Located 6 km off Alajuela in San Antonio de Belen, Ojo de Agua water park offers more than just pools as it […]
The Nicoya Beaches of Costa Rica may not be as popular as the other beaches in the country but these beaches certainly use their isolated locations and beautiful sands and seas to their advantage– in more ways than one. Situated west of Puntaneras and south of Guanacaste, Costa Rica’s Nicoya Beaches promise a most satisfying […]