Travels to Central Pacific
There was no traffic on the road, so the bus ride from Liberia to Puntarenas took just two hours. As luck would have it, I somehow missed my stop and ended up eight miles past the city’s center. I hailed a cab and backtracked to the boardwalk where I introduced myself to Vincent, who would be the photographer for our trip.
From the boardwalk we watched two ferries depart from the coastal city of Puntarenas heading west to the Nicoya Peninsula: one to the town of Naranjo to the north, and the other to Paquera to …
Location: Cabuya, Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula, North Pacific, Puntarenas »
Activities: Pacific Beaches »
The staff and guests at Canciones del Mar were abuzz with excitement this morning. A beachside wedding was planned for sunset, and preparations were being made to ensure the ceremony was an unforgettable experience. It looked to be an intimate gathering, with around 50 friends and family. Linen-covered tables adorned with flowers accented an already tropical backdrop.
After a tasty buffet breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant, I nipped out for stroll on the busy streets. The weekend had arrived, and with it came hundreds of Ticos from the city. Ready for some sun and fun, they …
Location: Central Pacific, Jaco and Playa Hermosa »
Activities: Day Spas, Pacific Beaches, Sunsets »
Rayna’s 5:30 a.m. alarm roused me from a deep sleep, so I decided to make the best of the early wake-up call with a few sunrise photographs of Playa Bejuco. The morning air was damp and cool as I wandered out to the empty beach. I watched one adventurous surfer tackle the waves, and plunked down in the deep, night-chilled sand to soak up the warm sunlight.
After breakfast we drove north towards Playa Hermosa to check out one of the biggest beach breaks (after Dominical) on the country’s Pacific Coast.
Just five kilometers south of Jaco, …
Location: Central Pacific, Jaco and Playa Hermosa »
Activities: Canopy Tours, Surfing, Turtle Tours, Waterfalls »
