Tours / Stays Archives - Morpho Evasions Costa Rica

The Trapiche Tower in Monteverde

Monteverde beckons you to discover the cloud forest with its exuberant nature, but the interest of this rural area is not limited to its flora and fauna: it hides know-how that has been present for many generations. In 1948, farmer Higinio Santamaria set off from his home village of San Ramon to Monteverde. It took him more than a fortnight to reach his destination, as he made the journey on foot with his ox carts, with the aim of setting up a "Trapiche" in Monteverde. This traditional machine is used to press sugar cane...

An unforgettable customized trip to Costa Rica

Costa Rica, an unspoiled treasure trove Copyright Wikimedia Costa Rica, the jewel of Central America, is an extraordinary travel destination for lovers of nature, adventure and biodiversity. If you dream of discovering this unique country, a tailor-made trip to Costa Rica will provide you with an unforgettable experience. In this article, we'll introduce you to the wonders of this destination, the benefits of a tailor-made trip and tips for organizing your own personalized itinerary. Discover Costa Rica Costa Rica...

How are stars awarded to hotels in Costa Rica?

How are hotel stars categorized in Costa Rica? Most hotels in Costa Rica have first been "validated" as meeting international standards by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute. We can distinguish two types of "designation" characterizing hotels: Stars The CST label (Certifiacte of Sustainable Tourism) To better understand how stars are awarded in Costa Rica, let's look at the criteria used to obtain the famous stars in France. Hotel stars in France 1 star Room size...

How do I fill out the COVID-19 form for Costa Rica?

As the global health situation evolves, so do the rules governing admission to Costa Rica. Until recently, in order to discover Costa Rica, travelers had to take out local insurance issued by the Costa Rican National Insurance Institute (INS). Given the high cost of this insurance and the complexity of obtaining it, several improvements have been made. Let's take stock as of 09/11/2020. What are the entry requirements to Costa Rica for tourists and non-resident travellers? Fill in the digital form available here...

Ready to meet again

We're ready to meet again! Costa Rica's borders officially reopen on August 1 Morpho Evasions Costa Rica is proud to announce the reopening of Costa Rica's borders as of August 1, 2020. Costa Rica's new Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Segura Sancho, presented the official protocol for the reopening of the borders to foreign travelers yesterday (07/23/2020). What are the new entry requirements for Costa Rica? The main requirement is health: Tourists must undergo an RT-PCR test...

Health protocols for the reopening of Costa Rica's airports

With the official opening of the Juan Santa Maria (Alajuela/San José) and Daniel Oduber (Liberia) airports scheduled for August 1, an official video has just been released. The video summarizes the main actions taken to minimize the risk of contagion and virus transmission. What measures have been taken by Costa Rica's airports? On arrival in Costa Rica First of all, you need to know that wearing a mask is currently compulsory from the moment you enter the airport of departure until the moment you leave the airport...

A surf trip to Costa Rica

A unique trip If you're dreaming of a country where there are waves all year round, warm water, places with few people in the water and world-renowned surf spots. Then Costa Rica is the place for you! With its two oceans accessible in less than a day, its border countries (Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south) that can offer a little escapade on the border waves: Costa Rica represents THE ultimate Surf Trip. For whom and what level? This exceptional trip is available to all levels: Level 1/ beginner: From first wave to...

What to do in Costa Rica Costa Rica activities guide

What can you do in Costa Rica? What are the destination's top activities? Let's start with a non-exhaustive summary of the most popular activities: 1. sporting activities -Hiking/Trekking -Accrobranche/ Tyrolienne -Rafting/ Tubing/ Floating -Canyoning/ Abseiling -Scuba diving -Sport fishing -Horseback riding -MOUNTAIN BIKING -Surfing -Suspension bridges Nature outings -National parks and protected areas -Private reserves and national parks -Whale and dolphin watching -Botanical gardens -Observation...

Day 8: Pacific beaches, Playa Carrillo

Today is a good day to have a great day! Playa Carrillo After a short stop at the La Fortuna house at the foot of the Arenal volcano, we continue our journey to the Pacific beaches. This is a much-awaited stop for the girls, as Carrillo beach is particularly child-friendly. It will take us almost 4.5 hours to reach Carrillo. Repairs to the road leading to Naranjo have slowed us down considerably. Puente La Amistad bridge We decided to take the "Puente La Amistad" bridge, because at the junction of...

Day 6: La Fortuna

La Fortuna is a special stop for our family, as we have our own house there. For us, this is the stage of least interest (I'm talking about discovery, of course), but it has the enormous advantage of being able to stock up on clean clothes! The kids can also take advantage of this two-day stopover to get some rest. Casa Terraza Colonial Our absence didn't seem to bother our friends the locusts. The mascaradas This morning, however, there's a strange hustle and bustle in the center of La Fortuna. The town is hosting a festival of Masacaradas today. It...

Day 5: Discovering Cahuita National Park

Cahuita National Park After the previous day's excitement at the Bribris, this morning we decided to visit Cahuita National Park. This park has a number of special features, including being home to many sloths. Raccoons and coatis are also a common sight. Access to the park is also quite special: no ticket, just a voluntary donation. It is usually recommended to donate between 10 and 15$ per person. Profits are donated to an association responsible for park maintenance. Once the donation has been made, we enter the park...

Day 4: At the Bribris

Meeting the Bribris It's with great emotion that we wake up this morning, because since the creation of our Family trip, this stage is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited. We set off from our hotel in Puerto Viejo de Limon towards Bribri. The road turns into a track after the village of Bribri, and we continue towards Bambu. It will take us around 1h15 to reach Bambu, the place where we met Gustavo, from Puerto Viejo de Limon. We park our vehicle near a pulperia (a small shop where you can buy a...