Tag: monteverde
Costa Rica Already Has 83 Cantons: Monteverde Joins The List
The law that separates Monteverde from Puntarenas and makes it an independent municipality is ready. Once it is published in La Gaceta, the town...
Monteverde is Close to Becoming the 83rd Canton of Costa Rica
The legislative bill that would turn Monteverde into a new Costa Rican canton is already in the National Assembly plenary, waiting for a motion...
“The Defunct Ambassador of Costa Rica” The Golden Toad
The golden toad of Monteverde toad (Incilius perigones) was a species of anuran amphibians that lived in a few places in the Monteverde forest, in Costa Rica, in Central America
Costa Rica, A Tropical Paradise Just Waiting For Your Visit
The main comparative advantage of Costa Rica is its system of national parks and protected areas, which cover about 25% of the national territory,...
Discover Costa Rica With Javier Fuentes Part II
On this occasion, our adventurous tour guide Javier Fuentes went to the town of Monteverde and discovered the natural and tourist benefits offered by...
Sol Araya: Photographer of Pure Life
A rainbow after the rain, a sloth showing its face among the branches, a morpho butterfly crossing the road, a sunset dyeing the landscape...
I First Overheard The Phrase Pura Vida About An Hour After Arriving to Costa...
During the month-long trip, I planned on spending half the week teaching English in the capital through the local organization Maximo Nivel, and the...
Going to Costa Rica? Choose the Best Road Trip Planner With Stops
It may be not-so-big a country, but Costa Rica boasts an attractive landscape that brings in tourists from all across the globe. And did...
Rental Car – Driving Through Costa Rica
Beaches, volcanos, rain forest – Costa Rica got so many beautiful landscapes and wonders of nature that you for sure make you want to...
Weird and Wild Costa Rica: 3 Facts About Poas Volcano
Nestled in the Central Valley of Costa Rica is one of the country’s most bizarre natural landmarks: Poas Volcano. This region of Central America...
Every Festival Throughout The Year in Costa Rica
Village fairs are a Costa Rican cultural fact, are very popular, and are celebrated much like a carnival. They range from popular musical groups,...
New Year, Same Old You: How to Start 2015 Off Right
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - We can all expect a post-Christmas slump. Excessive over-indulgence, days filled with nothingness and cheesy Christmas music, all...
Costa Rica: One of the Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Getting married in the middle of the mountains of Monteverde or spending the first hours as husband and...
Head to the Clouds: Monteverde
The Monteverde Cloud Forest is a treasure trove of botanical wonders. It's also a major pain to get there.
Five miles of new paving on...
New Frog Species Discovered in Costa Rica
University of Costa Rica scientists discovered a new species of frog in a mountainous region of their country. The frog is about 2 cm....
New Frog Species Discovered
University of Costa Rica scientists discovered a new species of frog in a mountainous region of their country. The frog is about 2 cm....
