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Important facts about San Jose San Jose was founded in 1737, today it is a spread-out metropolis. This place is the capital and the largest city in Costa Rica, and it is considered among the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. In the city and surroundings, you can find not only great options for accommodations, […]

Arenal and La Fortuna are two famous locations in Costa Rica. Arenal Volcano can be found in this region and is one of the most well-known volcanoes in Costa Rica. Just a few years ago Arenal Volcano was the most spectacularly active volcano in Costa Rica. Hotels in the area praised their views of the […]

German airline Condor celebrates 25 years of flying to Costa Rica and celebrates them by expanding flights between the San Jose airport and Germany. From the beginning of November, users will be able to have a weekly flight to Munich, a destination that is offered for the first time from Costa Rican soil, and with […]

Costa Rica is a very blessed country. Its tropical position gives her a very gentle and comfortable weather, the possibility to enjoy different landscapes in just one day, and the opportunity to enjoy a great amount of sunny exquisite beaches… Yes, a lot of beaches! If you look in a global map and pay attention […]

Last week I was taking a cup of coffee with a colleague when the conversation turned into something that totally captivated my attention: Travel Excellence, a well-known travel agency in Costa Rica, held a full tour operation for a group of visually impaired people, and, as I heard, it was a total success! I finish […]

The Annexation of Guanacaste Day is celebrated each year on July 25th and commemorates the annexation of the province of Guanacaste to Costa Rica. This incident occurred in 1824; prior to this year, Guanacaste was part of Nicaragua. At that time, Nicaragua was involved actively in many civil wars, and due to this Guanacaste’s inhabitants […]

There are thousands of reasons why travelers choose Costa Rica for their holidays, but here is our top five: #1. The country has and respects its amazing biodiversity Costa Rica is a truly natural paradise. The country shelters about 5% of the world’s biodiversity and lies majestically between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea […]

On December 18th, 2015 Costa Rica received its 1 millionth U.S. tourist. What a great news! It was the first time that more than one million U.S. tourists arrived in the country in a single year, and hopefully won’t be the last. According to the Tourism Minister, one of the reasons for the growth in […]

Costa Rica is a heavenly destination for honeymooners. The country offers beautiful white sand beaches, cozy boutique hotels, luxurious spas and thrilling adventures; and all these things together will definetly guarantee an unforgettable experience. Regardless the kind of couple you are, if you choose this small piece of paradise as your honeymoon destination, you will […]

Surfing is one of the most amazing and extreme sports for me. You know, everybody loves the beach and everybody enjoys the sea; lying on the sand under the shining sun, with the waves touching your feet, gazing at the blue sky…that’s not a hard job to do. But going into the sea and challenge […]

Costa Rica is a blessed spot for experiencing nature in an unimaginable way. The country’s position is privileged to have a great percentage of World’s biodiversity (approximately the 5%) and, with this, the opportunity of host different species of animals living here, or are just passing by. In this case, we will talk a little […]

Traveling is amazing, you get to see unbelievable places, know cultural facts and meet unforgettable people! No matter where you travel to, you will always learn something and those experiences will make you a knowledgeable person. Traveling to Costa Rica, a really tiny but beautiful country located in Central America, is one of those experiences […]

This is the main theme of the advertising campaign developed by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) for the US and Canada markets. The campaign is called “Save The Americans” (“Save The Canadians” for the Canadian market), and comes to the rescue of those people who work without break, setting Costa Rica as a natural […]

Dreams Las Mareas Resort and Spa is an all-inclusive family resort built in a pristine beach of Guanacaste Costa Rica. Specifically, the hotel is in Jobo Beach, a peaceful and isolated white sand beach surrounded by beautiful hills and a lovely mangrove full of wildlife. You can admire authentic communities and stunning landscapes in the […]

Costa Rica is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. This country is a magical place where you can see different miracles of nature; and one of them is the turtle nesting. Every year the beaches of Costa Rica are chosen as arrival point for thousands of sea turtles traveling millions of […]