Costa Rica Rio Frio River Cruise and Hot Springs Today we get to enjoy a guided Rio Frio river cruise up near the Nicaraguan border. Unfortunately, however, when we got up today, Arenal volcano was still covered in cloud, with no view of the volcano possible. This area of Costa Rica is still … [Read more...] about Rio Frio River Cruise & Baldi Hot Springs
Costa Rica Tours
Today Is Day 1 of Our All Inclusive Costa Rica Tour by Caravan
Well, today we flew into Costa Rica to begin our Caravan all inclusive Costa Rica tour. It's a beautiful sunny day with just a little cloud and about 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius). Not bad considering when we left Vancouver Canada to take this all inclusive Costa Rica tour it was about … [Read more...] about Today Is Day 1 of Our All Inclusive Costa Rica Tour by Caravan
The History and Growth of Costa Rica Banana Industry
(Editor’s Note – This original post from October 2011 has been updated to reflect current Costa Rica vacation details. Please note that current Costa Rica tours include a Costa Rica coffee plantation tour in place of a banana plantation tour.)Bananas have been one of the most popular and versatile … [Read more...] about The History and Growth of Costa Rica Banana Industry
Facts About Poás Volcano Costa Rica
(Editor’s Note – This original post from December 2009 has been updated to reflect current Costa Rica vacation details.)Surrounded by lush tropical rainforests, Poás Volcano in Costa Rica is not only one of Costa Rica’s most important protected areas but it is also one of the most visited … [Read more...] about Facts About Poás Volcano Costa Rica
What You Might Experience on a Costa Rica Coffee Plantation Tour
(Editor’s Note – This original post from December 2009 has been updated to reflect current Costa Rica vacation details.)Coffee is one of the most important sectors in the Costa Rican economy, rivaled only by tourism and various other agricultural products.Did you know that Costa Rica Coffee … [Read more...] about What You Might Experience on a Costa Rica Coffee Plantation Tour
Things to Do and See at La Fortuna Arenal, Costa Rica
(Editor’s Note – This original post from December 2009 has been updated to reflect current Costa Rica vacation details.)If you seek spectacular scenery with a panoramic view of Costa Rica's most active volcano (Arenal Volcano), the city of La Fortuna de San Carlos (La Fortuna) Costa Rica may be … [Read more...] about Things to Do and See at La Fortuna Arenal, Costa Rica
Costa Rica – Voted One of the Best Countries to Travel
(Editor's Note - This original post from December 2009 has been updated to reflect current Costa Rica vacation packages.)Costa Rica is a peaceful and friendly little country with a thriving democracy and has been voted one of the best places in the world to live.Costa Rica is one of those … [Read more...] about Costa Rica – Voted One of the Best Countries to Travel
All Inclusive Costa Rica Vacations with Caravan
(Editor's Note - This original post from December 2009 has been updated to reflect current Costa Rica vacation details.)Costa Rica is the ultimate tropical getaway with all the exotic trappings that you would expect and more.The name "Costa Rica" means "Rich Coast" and the pure, untamed … [Read more...] about All Inclusive Costa Rica Vacations with Caravan
Guanacaste & Liberia Costa Rica
(Editor’s Note – This original post from December 2009 has been updated to reflect current Costa Rica vacation details.)Costa Rica is divided into seven provinces for political and governmental reasons. The provincial borders also roughly define certain regions by geography and … [Read more...] about Guanacaste & Liberia Costa Rica
Tortuguero Costa Rica Park, Conservation Area & Village Information
(Editor’s Note – This original post from February 2010 has been updated to reflect current Costa Rica vacation details.)Loosely translated, the name Tortuguero means, "turtle region".Located in Limon Province just north of Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast is the small … [Read more...] about Tortuguero Costa Rica Park, Conservation Area & Village Information