Nicoya is a small little town in Guanacaste, in The Nicoya Peninsula. The name of Nicoya is of Indian origin. Nicoya was the chief of the Chorotega Indians at the time when the Spanish conquistadores invaded the country. The indigenous heritage is still present and can be found in the traditions and tales of the [...]
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Puntarenas, or Puerto Puntarenas, is located in the province of Puntarenas; this long thin province stretches along the Pacific coast, from the southern tip of The Nicoya Peninsula all the way down to Panama. It is about 1 and half hours away from San Jose, some 120kms, and even though it is now somewhat abandoned [...]
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Only a stone’s throw from Jaco, Playa Hermosa is a great retreat from the touristy center, but close enough that you won’t miss out on all the action. This 6-mile black sand beach is popular among surfers for its laidback atmosphere, great surf breaks and cheap lodging options. The development is limited to one side [...]
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Jacó is the Daytona Beach of Costa Rica. Established in the 1970’s as Costa Rica’s first real surfing town, Jacó is today’s biggest party town. Being the closest beach to San Jose, you see mostly young Ticos, surfers, and other vacationing party people. Jacó has a reputation as the “place to get the night started” [...]
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If you’re reading this from the town of Dominical, chances are you’re setting the trend for years to come. As secluded and quiet as it is, Dominical is projected by many to be Costa Rica’s next hot spot. It retains characteristics similar to its more developed neighbor, Manuel Antonio (about 45 minutes north) but without [...]
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Montezuma is a quick 30 minute ride from where the ferry drops you off on The Nicoya Peninsula. This intimate beach town is set around a small cove, with calm waters. This is one of the few places you can still enjoy decent meals at a good price on the beach or pay for a [...]
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Santa Teresa, which is often coupled with Mal Pais, is one of the most remote beaches in the country, and well worth the effort. Arriving either involves a flight to Playa Tambor, and a 1.5 hour bumpy drive, or a 1 hour ferry from Puntarenas and the same 1.5 hour drive. Arrival to the region [...]
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Drake Bay is a tiny town in the northern part of The Peninsula de Osa. It is most easily accessed by a domestic flight from San Jose. Most flights make a stop in the bay-side Puerto Jimenez before arriving to the Drake Bay Aerodromo which consists of a gravel runway and a covered sitting area. [...]
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Corcovado National Park is the most ecologically diverse region in Costa Rica. Set on the edge of the Osa Peninsula, the park encompasses nearly 55,000 hectares of tropical jungle and includes 2,400 hectare protected marine zone. It is home to the only old growth wet forest left on the Pacific coast of Central America, and [...]
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As the largest city and capital of Costa Rica, San José reigns as urban king of the country. This economic and political hub sits in the Central Valley -- El Valle Central or La Meseta Central -- and is one of Latin America's youngest capitals. In fact, though the city was founded in 1738, it [...]
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