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Frequently asked questions about Costa Rica

Do you have questions about Costa Rica? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions by our travelers. WHY IS THERE NO ARMY IN COSTA RICA? Costa Rica's army was abolished in 1949 by the newly democratically elected president Jose "Pepe" Figueres. Figueres' election followed the "44 days" civil war, which resulted in 1,000 deaths in 1948 after Otilo Blanco's non-recognition. Figueres, head of the army, took charge of the country and organized new democratic elections. He abolished the army and adopted a...

Costa Rican pineapple

Pineapple from Costa Rica Some words and titles evoke more than others. Costa Rican pineapple will sound exotic to many, mouth-watering to others, or like the title of a horror film to some. So why are there so many differences in people's apprehension of this exotic fruit? We're going to take a look at the pineapple in Costa Rica, its history, culture and the effects of production on the environment. We'd like to make it clear that our role is that of a neutral, objective observer, and that we take our information from...

Green offices

The original idea We've been creating sustainable tours for our travelers for years. It was time for us too to benefit directly from the benefits of Costa Rican nature. Our project this year was to select plants that would be beneficial for the air quality in our offices. Well, that's that. We based ourselves on a NASA study: a link which lists the most effective plants in the fight against the many toxic molecules, substances, gases and chemical compounds which pollute our daily lives. These substances...

Have a great week!

Sunset at Nosara If you're in public transport, in your car, in traffic, take a deep breath. You're almost there, Costa Rica: its beaches, its Latin ambience, the sandals on your toes... Have a great week! Morpho Evasions tailor-made travel agency in Costa Rica. var _paq = _paq || []; var url = "https://morpho-evasions-costa-rica.storychief.io/morpho-evasions-vous-souhaite-une-bonne-semaine?id=1434376087&type=2"; const queryDict = {}; location.search.substr(1).split("&").forEach(function(item)...

Poas Volcano National Park reopens

The Poas volcano and its crater. After 16 months of closure due to intense volcanic activity, Poas Volcano National Park opened its doors to the public (by reservation only) on August 31, 2018. With over 400,000 visitors year-round, this reopening was eagerly awaited, as Volcan Poas National Park was the second most visited site in Costa Rica after Manuel Antonio National Park. The financial hole left by this closure has been estimated at nearly 150 million colones for the area. Here are the 10 things you need to know about the reopening of Poas volcano. Opening at...

Rincon de la Vieja National Park expands

Costa Rica's new president, Carlos Alvarado, signed a law this week to increase the size of Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Currently covering 14,300 hectares, it is set to grow to 16,182 hectares, an increase of 13%. This decision should mean that the inhabitants of the town of Liberia, located at the base of the volcano, will no longer be short of water. Indeed, 32 rivers and streams originate on the slopes of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano. In other good news, the President insisted that no mining operations...

The color of Rio Celeste

The Rio Celeste lies at the foot of the majestic Tenorio volcano in the heart of the national park of the same name. Let's take a quick tour of the region. Located in the heart of Tenorio National Park, Rio Celeste is a jewel in the rainforest. The sky-blue color of the Rio Celeste? Let's get right to the heart of the matter and answer THE question asked by every traveller who has ever had the chance to see the phenomenon up close. For those who haven't (yet), let's sum up the picture: The Rio Celeste River lies in the middle of a dense, deep-green rainforest...

Maps of Costa Rica

Maps of Costa Rica Morpho Evasions offers you a series of maps of Costa Rica. This will give you a first impression of the terrain and help you get to know Costa Rica's regions better. Some maps are thematic (surfing, national parks, etc.) and some include maps of the main regions of Costa Rica. To make the most of these maps, don't hesitate to download them. Below you'll find general maps as well as maps for each major region of Costa Rica. We hope these maps will help you organize your trip...

Rincon de la vieja

This beautiful tourist attraction is located 24km from Liberia, in Guanacaste. It has been declared the third most active volcano in Costa Rica, in fact its last eruption was on May 23, 2017, before this one there was a major eruption on March 30, 2016. In the 19th century, the volcano was used as a natural lighthouse for navigators, as its eruptions were surprising. It's one of the country's largest volcanoes, with a volume of 130km3: it has 9 eruptive centers, in the national park you can enjoy numerous 38-degree hot springs (you can...

Sarapiqui

The Sarapiquí area is part of the province of Heredia and covers 85% of its territory. To the north, Sarapiqui borders Nicaragua. The history of this region is quite interesting: long ago, it was a trading point between the Huétar tribe and the Mayan and Inca empires. Sarapiquí was also inhabited by the Votos (or botos), an ancient indigenous people of Costa Rica who shared the land with the Tises, Katapas and Guatusos. However, the Votos were the most important people. Another important historical fact is that the...

San José

A capital with a Latin accent What to see, do and visit in San José, Latin America's safest capital? Starting your stay in Costa Rica with a visit to the country's capital can be very interesting from a cultural point of view. Most hotels are located in the heart of this beautiful city, allowing you to stroll around and have direct contact with Costa Rican culture and explore a little more of the life of the "Ticos". Bars, museums, restaurants, squares and parks are at your disposal to start or end your visit...

Santa Teresa

The village Santa Teresa is a small village on the Nicoya Peninsula, along Costa Rica's Pacific coast. It consists of just one central street along a white sandy beach. All the hotels, hostels and restaurants are located on this central street. Santa Teresa's main source of income is tourism, and the infrastructure has developed considerably over the last 10 years. Despite this, there are very few tall buildings, and the forest that stretches right down to the beach is still very well preserved. What's more, all the...