Travels to Northern Region
The telltale warble of an oropendola gently woke me at 7 a.m. Thinking myself an early riser, I was surprised to discover that all of the other guests at Hotel Gavilan Rio Sarapiqui were long gone. They had already devoured their morning gallo pinto (rice and beans) and departed for another day of adventure.
I left Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui and drove 20 minutes in the direction of La Virgen to Hacienda Pozo Azul – a 2000 acre working ranch and adventure center. From mountain biking and whitewater rafting to canopy tours and horseback rides, Pozo …
Location: Northern Region, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Canopy Tours, Hiking, Private Parks & Reserves »
I took the scenic route to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, a small riverside community located in the northeastern corner of Costa Rica, less than 20 miles south of the Nicaraguan border. The budding town lies at the base of the Cordillera Central Mountain Range and is quickly becoming a popular eco-tourism destination for both wildlife enthusiasts and thrill-seekers.
Situated at the junction of the Sarapiqui and Puerto Viejo Rivers, the village of Puerto Viejo (not to be confused with the southern Caribbean town of the same name) offers sensational Class III-IV whitewater rafting along with a …
Location: Northern Region, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Historical Sites, Museums & Gardens »
Blue skies prevailed on my journey home to Atenas. My past two weeks traveling in La Fortuna and Arenal were an adventure in exploration. I was constantly surprised and amazed by the hospitality of my hosts and guides, and was once again overwhelmed by the bewitching beauty of my new home, Costa Rica. It is indeed some serious fun.
Visiting Arenal? See our Arenal and La Fortuna Travel Guide.
Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region »
Activities: Volcanoes »
