Travels to Northern Region
The word “bakery” sealed the deal for me. In a country filled with panaderias, all producing delicious scents of baking bread, cakes and cookies, the processed baguettes and dry cake have always been a disappointment (with the exception of tres leches, an addictively sweet dessert). I craved a moist cake; one with thick icing made from real butter and sugar, and figured Collin Street Bakery would deliver the goods.
I wasn’t quite sure of their connection with pineapples. I had, after all, signed up for their pineapple tour. But I was game for anything, as long …
Location: Northern Region, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui »
Activities: Pineapple Tours »
For more than half a century, major crops like coffee and bananas were transported from the Central Valley and Caribbean slopes to the coast via the Sarapiqui River. The scenic river originates on the Deception Depression between Barva and Poas volcanoes and flows 53 miles into the San Juan River, which continues into Nicaragua. At that time, the waterside community of Puerto Viejo was a one of the largest ports in Costa Rica.
Today, the river is plied by whitewater rafters and kayakers seeking the thrills of Class II-IV rapids. What began as a low-key destination …
Location: Northern Region, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Canoeing & Kayaking »
As I drove to Tirimbina Rainforest Center for an 8 a.m. chocolate tour, I could think of few better ways to start the day. I was about to discover the secrets behind one of the world’s most tantalizing treats – a food rich in both flavor in history.
Tirimbina, which protects more than 890 acres of rainforest, offers a variety of tours as well as research opportunities, internships and workshops. The nonprofit center has been declared a national wildlife refuge and promotes sustainable ecotourism with its educational tours and programs.
The Chocolate Tour is one of the …
Location: Northern Region, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Chocolate Tours »
