Author: mathieu

The rainy season in Costa Rica In Costa Rica, the rainy season - often referred to as the green season - sometimes suffers from a bad reputation among travelers. Many fear that the rain will spoil their activities or prevent them from fully enjoying the country. And yet... the opposite is true! From May to November, Costa Rica reveals itself in all its splendour: the forests turn a dazzling green, nature reclaims its rights, and the wildlife is more active than ever. What you need to do? Be prepared for the unexpected! Because here, the weather is anything but predictable - and this...

If you're ever in Costa Rica and hear the phrase "De la Patria por nuestra Voluntad", remember that it has a deep resonance in Costa Rican history over the last two centuries, particularly in the context of the annexation of Guanacaste. This phrase reflects the desire and will of the people of Guanacaste to belong to Costa Rica. The annexation of Guanacaste is a fundamental event in Costa Rica's national identity. It gave citizens a better understanding of how the country came to be, while at the same time highlighting its cultural diversity...

Costa Rica is often known for its national parks, with their lush, exotic scenery, but the country is also a top destination for scuba diving! The coral reef on the Caribbean coast offers diving from Cahuita, while the Pacific offers diving from north to south: from Cuajiniquil in northern Guanacaste province to Caño Island near Corcovado National Park. You can dive all year round in Costa Rica, but the best period is from May to October on the Pacific side and between March and April and August...

Santa Cruz Fiestas in the Guanacaste region (January 14 to 21, 2024) For over 100 years, the Santo Cristo de Esquipulas festival has been celebrated in the Guanacaste province of Santa Cruz in February. We invite you to immerse yourself in this traditional celebration. We arrive at night. In the distance, you can already see large spotlights lighting up the sky. As we enter the town center, we come across ticos dressed like real cowboys: leather hats and santiag-style boots, we're immediately immersed in the atmosphere. The...

¡A sus pinceles! Morpho Evasions es una agencia de viajes receptiva que ha estado promoviendo la cultura y la belleza escénica de Costa Rica desde el 2011. Como el arte es una parte integral de la cultura costarricense, Morpho Evasions quiere invitar a todos los artistas y apasionados de las artes gráficas a participar en un concurso para mostrar la belleza del paisaje costarricense a los viajeros extranjeros. El objetivo es seleccionar las obras más bellas de artistas costarricenses que resalten el rico patrimonio cultural, paisajístico y natural de Costa Rica. Se aceptan todas las...

You won't believe it when you come face to face with a strangler fig, but they're in the same genus as the Ficus we find in the little flowerpots of our homes. You'll recognize the shape and color of the leaves. A veritable larder for the forest and fruit-eating animals, over 1,200 species feed on figs throughout the year. Its importance is therefore essential. Ficus can be found in most Costa Rican forests up to 1800m altitude. It can easily be observed at Rincon de la Vieja, Arenal, Corcovado or...

Contents The sloth, one of the oldest mammals The brown-throated or three-toed sloth Did you know? Head coloration The sloth, an incredible animal Its diet In a nutshell The two-toed sloth Where to see sloths in Costa Rica? The sloth is one of Costa Rica's most emblematic animals. Adored by children and families alike, this mammal is a biological treasure. Let's dive into the world of Costa Rica's sloths. But not too quickly... The sloth, one of the oldest mammals The sloth is one of the...