9 articles tagged with costa rica
Tamarindo's main beach gets all the attention, but the real magic lies in the hidden coves scattered along this stretch of Pacific coastline. Having spent three research seasons here studying coastal microclimate variations with my dad, I've discovered beaches that...
The moment my toes sank into the warm, golden sand of my first hidden Tamarindo beach, I knew I'd discovered something special. While most visitors crowd the main beach with its surf shops and sunset bars, I've spent years mapping...
The sun may set early in Costa Rica, but that's when San Jose truly comes alive. I've spent years chasing the rhythm of cities around the world, and this Central American capital has a beat all its own – less...
As someone who's traded the corporate ladder for waterfall chasing, I never thought I'd be writing a business travel guide. But life has a funny way of bringing you full circle. When my eldest daughter's sustainable coffee venture brought us...
The transformation of Tamarindo from sleepy fishing village to Costa Rica's nightlife capital didn't happen by accident. Having escaped Hamburg's bitter February chill for the fifth consecutive year, I've watched this Pacific coast town evolve into a perfect blend of...
Let me tell you something about adrenaline and perspective shifts. After years of working in a correctional facility where every day follows the same rigid routine, I've learned to crave those moments when my heart pounds for all the right...
Twenty years ago, when my wife's back injury led us to discover Costa Rica's healing thermal waters, I never imagined this small Central American paradise would become such an integral part of our family's travel legacy. Now, in my sixties,...
There's something deeply transformative about traversing multiple ecosystems in a single journey. As someone who's spent decades chasing sporting events across continents, I've developed a particular appreciation for how landscapes shape both athletic traditions and cultural identities. This past winter,...
There's something magical about soaring through a lush rainforest canopy with your partner, the wind in your hair and nothing but tropical wilderness stretching out below you. When I first visited Manuel Antonio with my closest friend last year, I...
