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Costa Rica’s Climate: two seasons, but how? Costa Rica’s climate is typical of the tropics. There are two seasons: a dry season and a rainy season. The beginning and end of these seasons are determined by the intertropical convergence zone. This region of the planet, which lies in the tropics, changes position according to which…

Traveling to Costa Rica with a baby can be a wonderful experience, as the country offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, stunning landscapes, and opportunities to discover nature. Animals, national parks, beaches, volcanoes—so many things to explore as a family. Children are very receptive to their surroundings, and Costa Rica is generally well-appreciated even…

Coco Island is a natural treasure located in the Pacific Ocean, some 341 km off the west coast of Costa Rica. Known for its exceptional biodiversity and crystal-clear waters, this little piece of land lost in the middle of the Pacific is often described as a paradise for divers and nature lovers. It’s also surrounded…

The key to a successful trip is good preparation. There’s nothing more unpleasant than when, at the other end of the world, you discover that you’ve forgotten the essentials, such as your razor, the flashlight that will come in so handy or your little one’s blankie. Costa Rica Découverte gives you a few tips to…

Costa Rica’s climate: some final details Throughout this series of articles, we’ve explored Costa Rica’s climate. First, we discovered the main factors that influence Costa Rica’s climate: the intertropical convergence zone, the oceans, the mountains and the volcanoes. Next, we studied the influence of the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean on Costa Rica’s climate….

Costa Rica’s climate: an enigma to be solved Costa Rica’s climate is an enigma. Weather is already unpredictable in the tropics. Now imagine it in a rugged country like Costa Rica, surrounded by water but not an island. Yet it’s thanks to this random and unpredictable climate that this little piece of land is the…

Costa Rica has 27 national parks, 58 refuges, 32 protected areas, 15 wetlands, 11 forest reserves and 8 biological reserves, including Palo Verde. This represents 25% of its territory. Palo Verde, an expanse between jungle and river Located in the north of Guanacaste, Palo Verde is a wetland that is home to a multitude of…

Guayabo National Monument is located on the slopes of the Turrialba volcano, 17 km from the town of the same name. It is Costa Rica’s main archaeological site. History of Guayabo National Monument The archaeological studies carried out here at Guayabo National Monument have demonstrated that Costa Rica, and especially this site, has been influenced…

This small mammal, known as the Central American kinkajou, is one of the many species to be seen in Costa Rica. The Tirimbina reserve is the perfect place to discover it on your excursions. Introducing kinkajou This small omnivorous animal inhabits the tropical forests of the Americas. From Mexico to Brazil and Costa Rica, you’ll…

Isla del Coco National Park lies 532 km southwest of the country. This island is part of the Cocos volcanic chain, which extends as far as the Galapagos Islands. Captain Cousteau once said of Coco: “It’s the most beautiful island in the world!” That alone… Isla del Coco’s History The island was discovered in 1526…

The National Theatre and its 120 years of history adorn this jewel, and we wanted to remember its historical mark and the curiosities that surround it. A jewel located in the capital, its beauty does not go unnoticed by any passer-by strolling through the Culture Plaza. Its spectacular architecture is a veritable historical tattoo, hiding…

In May 2014, the Jade Museum took up residence at the foot of the National Museum, just a stone’s throw from Democracy Square, home to the Gold Museum. The circuit of Museums A walking museum tour now allows tourists and Josefinos alike to enjoy the capital’s cultural riches. Our advice: start your walk at the…

Costa Rica’s surfing beaches get good press. There are several main surfing spots. Despite their good image, it’s worth remembering that nature has its seasons and you need to choose your dates carefully if you want to make the most of a particular beach. Also, watch out for currents that can be deadly for swimmers…

Street signs in Costa Rica deserve an article of their own! Until now, Costa Rica was one of the few countries in the world not to use numbers and names to identify a place. Street Signs in Costa Rica Until now, the wayfinding system was based on the location of shops, administrations and public buildings….

GPS, Google Maps, smartphones, map, compass, wind direction… How do you find your way in Costa Rica? GPS: The Chinese puzzle… in Costa Rica! It’s a real headache for all travellers: orientation. Costa Rica is a country where accurate, up-to-date maps, whether in paper or digital form, are rarely available. So it’s a good idea…

On the occasion of two previous articles, we talked about tica addresses and four in particular that continue to be reference points for ticos. But beyond the cultural characteristic that is both funny and curious for Costa Ricans and foreigners alike, it turns out that tica addresses cost the country. Address puzzle for tica Mail…

A short while ago, we told you about the origins of Costa Rica’s characteristic “tica” addresses. Today, we continue our tour of San José with two new “addresses”: the former Cine Capri and the Matute Gómez house. Addresses of the former Cine Capri Cinema Capri was located on San José’s central avenue. It had just…

You’ve probably heard of the “à la tica” addresses. You know, that way of saying 300 meters south of the big tree next to the church? Today, we’d like to tell you about a few of these popular Costa Rican addresses that will make every urban planner in the world smile 🙂 These points of…

Send me the address via Waze! It’s the recurring expression among ticos today to avoid dealing with “addresses a la tica” (previous articles on the subject) Waze, the star tool in Costa Rica With 500,000 active members, San Jose is the third-largest Latin American city to use Waze, just below Mexico City (Mexico) and Sao…

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