Looking for Long-tailed Manakins (Toledos)
The key to seeing the birds, is first hearing the birds. As usual, I heard them long before seeing...
Ready to Plan Your Birding Trip to Costa Rica?
EXT. TROPICAL FOREST IN COSTA RICA – SUNRISE Sunlight spokes, a forest canopy. A guide, weighted down with two...
A Morning of Birding at Hotel Villa San Ignacio
It’s barely dawn, but the birds are calling at Villa San Ignacio. Twin hoots of a Lesson’s Motmot...
Sloths in the Wild in Costa Rica
Sloths, Costa Rica’s famed furry ambassadors, have elevated the country to top-rated nature-based ecotourism. Commanding the number one spot...
Birding at Villa San Ignacio = Classic, Beautiful Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a fantastic destination for birding. More than 900 species and counting. Easy access to a wealth...
8 Things to do in Alajuela Costa Rica with 48 Hours
Here is a comprehensive list of things to do in Alajuela Costa Rica – just a short drive from...
Top Birdwatching Hotspots in Costa Rica
Birdwatching in Costa Rica is truly magnificent. Geographically small (51,100 km2), Costa Rica has six birding ecozones, dozens of...
Blue Zone secrets to share
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Dog Friendly Alajuela
Will you be traveling with your pet on a future trip to Costa Rica? Consider staying a few...
Visiting Alajuela Costa Rica? Top 5 Historic Things to See
The city of Alajuela, home to the Juan Santamaría International Airport, covers the western side of the Central Valley....