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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

The dry season in Costa Rica is prime beach weather season, but also prime sunburn time! Avoid a sunburn on your vacation by following these six tips.

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

A favorite way to spend the day in Playa Grande for both locals and visitors alike is to have a Playa Grande beach day. With nearly four miles of golden sand beach, there is ample space to claim your own spot and post up for the day by the sea. In preparation for your beach … Read more

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

First and foremost, congratulations! You are one of the lucky ones to find and marry your soulmate! Your honeymoon is the first trip that you will take as a married couple, and here’s why we think you should consider honeymooning in Playa Grande, Costa Rica.  Quiet and Intimate Ocean-Side Town Playa Grande is a beach … Read more