Pura Vida, Tourism, and Eco-Sustainability A green-billed toucan rests in the jungle canopy, aloof, watching us watch him. When the invite came, we canceled other plans, packed quickly, and headed for the airport. There are dozens of good reasons why travelers flock to Costa Rica--stunning natural beauty, friendly locals, a commitment to sustainability and conservation,…
The finca is located on the slopes of the Poas Volcano in the Central Highlands Costa Rica is a Central American paradise, with lush rainforests, active volcanos, and incredible wildlife. But there is another reason to add Costa Rica to your travel bucket list: Coffee. Costa Rican beans are revered by coffee connoisseurs, baristas, and…
Stunning mountain views of Nicoya Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean greet you every day – beautiful with or without sunshine. Once a year go someplace you've never been before.Dalai Lama I took this advice and went someplace new, which was also a bucket list destination, Costa Rica. You’ve likely heard “Pura Vida” in relation to Costa…
Toucan at the Rescue Center of La Paz Waterfall and Butterfly Garden. As I was packing hand sanitizers, facemasks, and disinfectant wipes for our first road trip in four months, I realized that this was not the first time we had traveled during the Coronavirus. We were on vacation in Costa Rica in March, when the World Health Organization declared CoVid19…
ustainable tourism takes flight in the tiny coastal village of Punta Islita. "Have you heard the macaws yet?" asks a man standing in the open-air lobby of the Hotel Punta Islita while I am checking into the luxury eco-resort that perches on a hillside overlooking a crescent-shaped beach on the Pacific Ocean.…
Living la pura vida (the pure life) in the Costa Rica Osa Peninsula. he air hangs heavy and wet as the 12-seat Cessna descends from the clouds. The rainstorm that had jostled us for the hour-long flight from San José, the capital of Costa Rica, had finally ended, and as I step out onto the…
