My Costa Rica Journey – a continuing series dedicated to those who love nature and seek educational, enriching travel experiences – brings us today to Playa Grande and the Tamarindo Estuary, two of the most fascinating natural destinations in northwest Costa Rica. From leatherback turtles to exotic birds, mangroves to pristine beaches, this area of […]
Tamarindo Wildlife refuge and Las Baulas National Park, Costa Rica
Along the sun-drenched northwestern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, just north of the lively beach town of Tamarindo, lies one of the country’s most important protected areas: Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge and Las Baulas National Park. This region is far more than a beautiful stretch of beach—it is a critical sanctuary for mangroves, birds, monkeys, and […]
Refuge National de Vida Silvestre Gandoca Manzanillo , on Costa Rica's Southern Caribbean Coast
If you are searching for a destination in Costa Rica that feels untouched, wild, and deeply connected to both nature and local culture, then Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca Manzanillo may be exactly what you are looking for. Located on Costa Rica’s southernmost Caribbean coast, this refuge is one of the country’s most remote […]