Activities: Waterfalls
Dearly clinging to a rope, I scrabbled over moss-laden rocks and slippery tree roots, trying not to tumble down the side of a mountain. I skittered along the waterfall trail and envisioned myself on the often gruesome Discovery Channel program “I Shouldn’t Be Alive”. But on second thought, I remembered the scenarios always involved two hikers – with one person unharmed and able to look for help.
Excluding the single treacherous portion, the serpentine path to the Savegre waterfall proved a pleasure to hike. It was my final morning in San Gerardo de Dota, and I …
Location: Cerro de la Muerte, San Gerardo de Dota, South Pacific »
Activities: Hiking, Waterfalls »
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 »
Jaco may be popular for its consistent surf and miles of grey-sand beach, but its lush mountain backdrops peppered with secluded waterfalls are ideal for a leisurely horseback ride. While there is no shortage of tour operators promoting such excursions in the area, as an avid rider and proud horse owner, I made sure to do my research and choose a reputable outfit that properly cares for its animals.
With nine healthy and happy steeds, Discovery Horseback Tours, owned by British-born Chris and Andrea Wady, came highly recommended. Rayna and I met Andrea for the waterfall …
Location: Central Pacific, Jaco and Playa Hermosa »
Activities: Day Spas, Horseback Riding, Waterfalls »
