Day: July 27, 2026

Zacero In the northern hills of San Ramon in the Cordillera Central lies the scenic town of Zarceo. At an elevation of 5,695 ft., Zarcero offers picturesque views of the surrounding coffee plantations. However, it is the most famous for its topiary gardens called Parque Francisco Alvarado.,centrally located in front of the…

Lake Arenal Lake Arenal is the largest lake in Costa Rica. It sits at the base of the Arenal Volcano in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. On the Continental Divide between the Tilerán and Guanacaste mountain ranges, its altitude is 2,200 ft. We enjoyed an afternoon of boating on the lake…

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, was founded in 1737 but didn’t grow until the coffee boom in the 19th century.  It is 3,690 ft. above sea level and located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.  The locals call it “Chepe.” Today it is a vibrant…

A cloud forest forms where warm tropical air rises and cools into mist along mountain slopes. The mist condenses on leaves, mosses, and roots creating constant moisture.  Global tropical cloud forests represent only about 0.26% of Earth’s surface. Monteverde Cloud Forest The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve is a world-famous, mist-shrouded nature reserve founded…

If you are interested in Wild Life, Costa Rica is the place to go. There are several preserves. Two we visited were the Manuel Antoniop National Park and the Curú Wildlife Preserve. Manuel Antonio National Park This park contains rain forest, beaches, and coral reefs.  It is home to ore than…