Discover Costa Rica in November and December Go to Costa Rica in November – December Planning your trip to Costa Rica in November or December is a great opportunity to take advantage of the shoulder season. These two months, at the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the dry season, are particularly…
The fauna and flora of Costa Rica BIODIVERSITY, FAUNA AND FLORA 10,000 species of plants, 1,400 species of orchids, 15,000 species of butterflies, 870 species of birds, 231 species of mammals, 220 species of reptiles, 160 species of amphibians, 34,000 species of insects, 1,600 species of fish. Some parks or reserves are must-sees for observing…
Costa Rica’s climate: some final details Throughout this series of articles, we’ve explored Costa Rica’s climate. Costa Rica’s Climate first article we discovered the main factors that influence Costa Rica’s climate: the intertropical convergence zone, the oceans, the mountains and the volcanoes. ‘Costa Rica’s climate: two seasons – but how?’ was the subject of a…
Near Uvita, in the south of Costa Rica, local residents and friends of the Reserva Playa Tortuga have been working for several months to preserve the turtles’ egg-laying grounds, and ultimately to save the turtles themselves. Despite legal action and the publication of rulings, the authorities are having difficulty enforcing the law. Lack of manpower…
A balance between jungles and mangroves Costa Rica is renowned for its national parks, which preserve rich and diverse ecosystems. Among them, Carara National Park stands out for its unique geographical location, on the border between the tropical rainforests of the south and the dry forests of the north. Located in the province of Puntarenas,…
Located in the central volcanic cordillera, 31 km north of the town of Cartago, it takes 45 minutes to reach the entrance to Irazu Volcano Park. The crater is nearby, and access is very easy. The original Indian name, Iztarú, means “noisy mountain” or “tremor”. Over the years, oral transmission has changed it to Irazú….
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