Costa Rica Blogs

The Sounds of Silencio

Close to the town of Sarchi in a magical, undisturbed cloud forest lies the El Silencio Lodge, our first stop on our Costa Rican vacation in July.  Our family is no different than most.  We have been running crazy from our work to school, daycare, supermarket and back again.  We were ready for a quiet…

Mother’s Day at Four Seasons

My visit to the Four Seasons Papagayo Resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica could not have been more needed to for this weary working mother.  I was fortunate enough to had been invited by the resort to spend Mother’s Day on the Papagayo Peninsula.  I was escorted by my excellent DCR guide and driver on the…

We enjoyed our Costa Rican vacation!

In the oasis of Costa Rica I discovered another treasure that being the J.W. Marriott located in the north Pacific in the burgeoning Hacienda Pinilla community.  As I am writing, my mind wanders back to my experiences.  Closing my eyes I can visualize the spa and the serenity and relaxation I encountered while being pampered.…

Our Awesome Couple’s Vacation in Costa Rica

With our renewed passports in hand, my love and I set off for our eight night high adventure, romantic vacation in Costa Rica. It’s been years since my girlfriend Cande has traveled out of country and as for me, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve visited Central America. No matter how many times…

Jungle Potty Training on the Cano Negro

North of the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica lies the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge.  You visit the park through a series of canals and waterways.  This Way To Go tour is my number one and absolute favorite in Costa Rica.  If you want to see monkeys and other abundant animal life, you need to add…