Sights & Sounds

Playa Ocotal: Costa RIca Clear Water Snorkeling

Playa Ocotal: Costa RIca Clear Water Snorkeling

Playa Ocotal’s protected cove creates some of Guanacaste’s clearest waters for snorkeling, just minutes south of Playas del Coco. The black sand beach curves between rocky points where tropical fish gather in the calm, clear water. The best snorkeling...
Playa Blanca: Quiet White Sand Beach Near Riu

Playa Blanca: Quiet White Sand Beach Near Riu

A hidden stretch of white sand beach curves along Guanacaste’s Pacific coast, offering clear waters and natural shade areas. Playa Blanca connects with Matapalo Beach to the north, while the RIU Guanacaste resort marks its southern end. Access starts through the...
Puntarenas Tourism: Ferry and Fishing Town

Puntarenas Tourism: Ferry and Fishing Town

Puntarenas stretches along a narrow peninsula into the Pacific, where cruise ships dock and fishing boats bring in daily catches. The city serves as both a working port and gateway to Nicoya Peninsula, with regular ferries crossing the gulf to Paquera and Naranjo. The...
Independence Day Parade In Costa Rica

Independence Day Parade In Costa Rica

Costa Rica celebrates its Independence Day on September 15th, marking the day in 1821 when the Act of Independence was signed in Guatemala City, freeing Central America from Spanish colonial rule. The news of independence took nearly a month to reach Costa Rica by...
Poza Los Coyotes: A Hidden Oasis In Costa Rica

Poza Los Coyotes: A Hidden Oasis In Costa Rica

Just outside of the large city of Liberia in Guanacaste, you’ll find an amazing river system. It’s called Poza Los Coyotes, and it’s one of my favorite places in all of Costa Rica. In this blog post we’ll detail how to get there and what you can expect at this tourism...
Playa Flamingo: Coastal Gem With Golden Sands

Playa Flamingo: Coastal Gem With Golden Sands

Today we’re going to check out Playa Flamingo, which is in Guanacaste on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Playa Flamingo is known for its calm and clear water, making it great for swimming and relaxing.  Playa Flamingo is located about 1 hour from the Liberia...