Activities: Waterfalls
Soft sunlight streamed into my room, gently waking me at 6 a.m. I enjoyed some delicious coffee while Vincent scoped out a troop of white-faced monkeys near the Las Cascadas property. A coffee purist, I was duly impressed by the whole grain coffee beans and grinder in our kitchen. As it turns out, Gary and Catalina also own a home in Atenas, just down the street from me, and appreciate the fine (yet inexpensive) coffee that is grown in the area. Our kitchen provided all the comforts of home as it came equipped with a …
Location: Central Pacific, Manuel Antonio and Quepos »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Horseback Riding, Waterfalls »
Just when I thought my trip couldn’t get any better, I discovered that today, the last of my two-week journey in Arenal, I would be canyoning with the family of Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, the former president of Costa Rica.
One of the ultimate Costa Rican adventure sports, canyoning involves hiking into a deep rainforest canyon to rappel a series of tropical waterfalls using various climbing techniques. I joined my friends at Desafio Adventure Company for this adrenaline-fueled experience, one that I couldn’t wait to share with my family and friends back home.
We hopped into the back …
Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region »
Activities: Volcanoes, Waterfall Rappelling, Waterfalls »
A big day ahead of me, I indulged in several helpings at the breakfast buffet before my morning horseback ride to the 70-meter high La Fortuna Waterfall, a popular tourist attraction. I was riding with Desafio Adventure Company, a tour operator reputed for its safe horseback trips from La Fortuna to Monteverde (and vice versa), and scrupulous choice in local ranches that use only healthy and well-rested horses.
At the stables, I was excited to see a few familiar faces from yesterday’s volcano hike. Tours are a great way to meet other travelers, swap stories and …
Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region »
Activities: Day Spas, Horseback Riding, Swimming, Waterfalls »
