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An adventurous trip to La Marta Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica

WHAT: Hiking the trails of Wildlife Refuge La Marta, along rivers, lookouts, hanging bridges, waterfalls and millenary mineral formations. WHERE: The village of Pejibaye, some two hours from San José (without traffic

Tapantí National Park: a lush secret in Costa Rica’s valley

WHAT: An excellent day trip from San Jose: a hike in the Tapantí National Park WHERE: In the heart of Costa Rica, 50 km from San José  HOW LONG: You

Top 4 museums in San José, Costa Rica

In Central America, most of the capitals aren’t exactly the places to be while vacationing. So it might be logical if you didn’t put San José on your to-do list.

A trip to Barva volcano, Costa Rica

WHAT: A hike to the Barva Volcano WHERE: The valley, on the edge of San José (27 km away), Costa Rica. Not the easiest road towards the volcano, so take a good

Land of the strays: cuddling hundreds of doggies

WHAT: Having the best time with a whole lot of doggies WHERE: Costa Rica, about a one hour ride from San José, 26 km (it’s the traffic) HOW LONG: Depending