Activities: Hiking
The best way to prepare for a long day of hiking in Cabo Blanco Absolute Reserve is with a large dose of caffeine. We fueled up on coffee and panini breakfast sandwiches at the Artemis Cafe in Santa Teresa.
After our meal, Vincent and I drove 15 minutes south through Mal Pais until the road dead-ended at the San Miguel Biological Station, which is part of the reserve. Farther away at the Cabo Blanco station in Cabuya, it is possible to pick up other trails; we chose to begin in Mal Pais because it was closer …
Location: Malpais and Santa Teresa, Nicoya Peninsula, North Pacific »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Hiking, National Parks & Reserves, Pacific Beaches, Sunsets »
I began the day with a walk by the beach and a stroll through downtown Montezuma. Blue and white magpie jays populated the downtown area like pigeons in New York. I found these Costa Rican birds to be more beautiful and less annoying. As I ambled about looking for lunch, the smell of fresh bread wafting from Cafe Buen Provecho enticed me into a cozy alcove where a bearded American named Roberto Acevedo was busy baking.
He and his wife, Melissa, learned to bake exceptional bagels and sweets back in New Jersey, and recently brought their …
Location: Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula, North Pacific »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Hiking, Waterfalls »
Monteverde is my favorite place in Costa Rica — from its cloudy, cool forests to high-speed canopy tours, I never get my fill. During my trip planning phase, I packed each day full with sunny activities and night tours, determined to take advantage of every minute in Monteverde. I was disappointed, but not surprised, to find that I couldn’t fit everything in; though the Monteverde and Santa Elena area only covers a few square miles, it is extremely diverse and a very exciting place to visit.
As our private van trundled up the bumpy mountain road, …
Location: Monteverde Region, Monteverde, Santa Elena and Cerro Plano, Recent Trips »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Canopy Tours, Hiking, National Parks & Reserves, Private Parks & Reserves »
