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PHOTOS: Stunning sunsets in Costa Rica

On my last second-last evening in Costa Rica I peeked outside at the end of the day and spotted this gorgeous sunset.  Not too shabby right? ↓     These

PHOTOS: a visual diary of Cahuita in Costa Rica

Life in the Caribbean town of Cahuita is slow and though tourism is developing on the eastern shores of Costa Rica, it doesn’t feel like it’s touching upon the laidback

DRONE ALERT! The spectacular Caribbean shores from above

As I left the Caribbean I’m happy to see my hubby picked up an awesome hobby: capturing the best of Costa Rica by drone. These images were shot above the beautiful

A year of volunteering at the Tree of Life in Costa Rica

Some 16 years ago, the upbeat Dutch Patricia started an educational floral and plant conservatory as well as a habitat for animals in need: Tree of Life, situated on the

12 Awesome hotels in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is an amazing country full of jungle, volcanoes and wildlife. Since tourism is one of the most booming economic sectors of the country, many ‘ticos’ developed very special places

PHOTOS: A walk in Cahuita National Park in Costa Rica

When you think of the Caribbean shores, things like a laidback vibe, coconut dishes and calypso might just pop up in your mind. People do not necessarily come to this

Cool tree houses to stay and eat at in Costa Rica

I guess many of us have dreamt of living in a tree house since we were young. The idea of having a secret house high up in the canopy is

The best restaurants of Cahuita, Costa Rica

Though the Caribbean town of Cahuita is only very small, it has surprisingly enough a big amount of restaurants, lunchrooms and sodas. Therefore it can be difficult to decide where

Hitoy-Cerere: a real remote park on Costa Rica’s Caribbean side

WHAT: Hiking one of Costa Rica’s most rugged reserves: Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve. End station within the park would be a beautiful waterfall.  WHERE: Hitoy-Cerere is only about 60km south of Puerto

PHOTOS: Life’s a beach in Puerto Viejo

In the south of Costa Rica there’s a small, laidback, Afro-Caribbean town, which feels a bit like the Goa of Costa Rica, if you’re looking for a comparison: Puerto Viejo. Many

The medicinal garden in Cahuita, Costa Rica

WHAT: A fruitful tour through the gardens of the ‘Medicinal Plant Sanctuary’ named Alma Verde WHERE: Costa Rica, a couple of km north of the village Cahuita HOW LONG: The tour with

Top 8 Caribbean beaches of Costa Rica

Swimming in turquoise waters, napping under palm trees (watch out for the coconuts!), riding some waves, watching the monkeys swing above your head: it obviously isn’t difficult to experience your