Activities: Canoeing & Kayaking
Rubbing the sleep out of my eyes, it took a few moments to remember that I was not in my bed in Liberia, but in a comfortable bed at Villas Tortuga. Remembering what was on the agenda for today, I jumped up and was out the door in 15 minutes flat. In my haste, I had put on a pair of white shorts – brilliant attire for a wet day on a boat.
First on the list was a kayak tour up the Montana River. We were to meet our guide, Jungle Joe, at a bar/restaurant …
Location: Nicoya Peninsula, North Pacific, Nosara »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Canoeing & Kayaking, Day Spas, Historical Sites »
Vincent and I headed out for an early breakfast at Peace & Love, one of Puerto Viejo’s most highly recommended breakfast spots. I ordered a huge bowl of fruit, granola and yogurt, while Vincent opted for a typical gallo pinto, or rice and beans. After breakfast we set off for Cacao Trails, one of the area’s most popular cocoa tours. Arriving at our destination, we wound through a small botanical garden on the way to reception. The friendly manager greeted us with a smile and prepared us for the tour. We would begin with a …
Location: Puerto Viejo, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Canoeing & Kayaking, Chocolate Tours, National Parks & Reserves »
I finally conquered the island.
Let me start from the beginning. I came to Playa Samara in 2005 to study Spanish and to complete three college credits. I’d rented the last two kayaks on the beach, one equipped to hold two people, the other a single. My five friends and I decided to paddle out to the nearby island, Isla Chora, with five people crammed into boats designed to hold only three – without a guide.
Roughly halfway out, our kayak began to sink. I had to jump overboard and swim for a quarter of an hour, …
Location: Nicoya Peninsula, North Pacific, Samara »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Canoeing & Kayaking, Private Parks & Reserves, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling »
