The first leatherback turtle of the season arrived on Playa Junquillal, a small beach just south of Tamarindo.  The early arrival is almost a month ahead of schedule, but according to biologists this could be a sign for a fruitful season. 

Filed under: Costa Rican Wildlife on September 26th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

While visiting Volcano Arenal, why not take advantage of all of the tours that are located within a 20 minute drive?  This past weekend we explored the river on a Safari Float.  Unlike river rafting there are no rapids or rough waters, but you are still in a raft with paddles and life jackets.  It [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Wildlife on September 24th, 2007 | No Comments »

When traveling to any country it is always smart to look into the possible diseases that one can pick up while on vacation.  Well, unless you are traveling to a very remote area in Costa Rica is not advised to take anything.  If you are traveling to a remote location Malaria pills may be in [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Wildlife on August 16th, 2007 | No Comments »

Here’s a strange fact for you; turtles have HPV.  I had no idea that this STD could be found on animals other than humans.  I know that monkeys are often found with diseases similar to that of humans, but turtles are completely different. 

Filed under: Costa Rican Wildlife on August 14th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

This past weekend, we ventured west to Playa Hermosa to stay at a turtle refuge and enjoy the sun.  Playa Hermosa is about a 2.5 hour drive away from the city and is located just south of Jaco and the turtle refuge is about 15 addition minutes south. 

Filed under: Costa Rican Wildlife on August 13th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Costa Rican Wildlife -- Costa Rica Biodiversity Park It was just announced, that the Caribbean city of Limon is going to be getting a new biodiversity park.  This project includes restoring the present Cariari Park and adding so much more.  The new park is to be model after InBioparque, which is located in Santo Domingo de [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Wildlife on August 7th, 2007 | No Comments »

This weekend I am heading to Playa Hermosa for an experience I never imagined I would have the opportunity of doing.  A fact about Costa Rica that many people are unaware is

Filed under: Costa Rican Wildlife on August 7th, 2007 | No Comments »

Costa Rica has so much to offer visitors as it is home to over 200 native species.  Well, like many other countries in Latin America, the lack of infrastructure has brought pollution and problems for these species.  Although the infrastructure is increasingly getting better, it still isn’t enough for many species.  As of 2000 there [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Wildlife on August 3rd, 2007 | No Comments »