Telica Sunset Hike
Hiking Telica Volcano + Sunset Signing up for a sunset trip to the Telica volcano is one of the most adventurous and chilled things you
Hiking Telica Volcano + Sunset Signing up for a sunset trip to the Telica volcano is one of the most adventurous and chilled things you
Sustainable Travel in Nicaragua Nicaragua was once considered a tourism backwater. But it is now emerging as a regional leader in sustainable travel. Eco tourism
Nicaragua Traditional Food Nicaraguan food and drink has a lot of different influences, but some of the most popular dishes date back to pre-Colombian times.
Sustainable Travel in Costa Rica Costa Rica is one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots. It teems with wildlife and a rich variety of plant
The best Costa Rican coffee comes from plantations in the Central Valley, from Monteverde to San José. There are many family-owned coffee farms in this region, producing high-quality coffee with unique flavor profiles. Costa Rican coffee is the superior Arabica variety. While the unique microclimate on each farm affects the coffee’s specific flavor, Costa Rican coffees tend to be round and balanced, with notes of citrus, tropical fruits, and apricot, and a hint of brown sugar sweetness.
I was lucky to spend a few days living at a real sustainable farm in Monteverde , ran by a 60 year old Hermida and
Most tourist destinations offer horseback riding tours. While these kinds of tours are often premium packages in other countries, where you might pay $100 for an hour of slowly walking down the beach, these tours in Costa Rica are affordable and offer a wide variety of experiences.
Monteverde has especially great horseback riding tours. It’s always lush and green, and the average temperature is 64 degrees year-round: perfect weather for a ride. This national park tour will let you see the jungle at its most wild, as well as the unique coffee plantations.
Selvatura Park is famous for its hanging bridges. They may be the best in the entire country, and that’s saying something when you’re talking about the Costa Rica, which is known for them.
The park is in the Monteverde region of Costa Rica, about ten minutes north of Santa Elena. You should expect to spend about two hours in the park.There are several tours available: ziplining for the adventurous; herpetarium, butterfly garden, insect garden, and hummingbird garden tours.