Here, Now, Together: A Time for Reflection and Introspection

In the wake of all the current uncertainty and chaotic energy that is buzzing around the world, it is easy to become consumed in the negative.  Between the ever-increasing contamination rates, fast-changing decrees that prohibit some of the freedoms we’ve taken for granted (i.e., surfing, buying brews, social gatherings in public places, community yoga classes), … Read more

Where to See Sea Turtles in Costa Rica

There are seven species of sea turtles—green, hawksbill, loggerhead, olive ridley, Kemp’s ridley, flatback, and leatherback—that live a life adrift in the tropical oceans. Six of those seven species are endangered, and five of those seven species depend on the waters around Costa Rica. There are also a few very special beaches on both the … Read more

7 Water Activities You Can Enjoy in Costa Rica that Aren’t Surfing

Costa Rica has long been synonymous with surfing, along with eco-tourism. With over 300 beaches, there are dozens that are ideal for surfers of all different levels and wave preferences. In fact, Playa Grade is recognized as one of the top surfing beaches in Northern Guanacaste. However, if you aren’t surfer, don’t worry, there are … Read more

Forest Bathing in Costa Rica and Why It’s Amazing for Your Health

National Geographic listed Costa Rica as one of the best countries to practice the Japanese art of forest bathing. In the 1980s, the term shinrin-yoku (shinrin means forest and yoku means bath) was coined in Japan and has since grown into a scientifically-back physiological and psychological eco-practice. The idea that spending time in nature is … Read more

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