Travel Articles: Costa Rica

With only one week to experience Costa Rica, we booked our trip with Adventure Life to see, taste and enjoy the beauty of the eco-friendly country in Central America. Adventure Life secured us a terrific guide, Edgar.

Of the five species of sea turtles found in the Baja region, all are unfortunately endangered! Travelers spend 5 days in Magdalena Bay’s mangrove canals working on a community project with Grupo Tortuguero on this trip. The unique group is a collection of former poachers who are now committed to conservation. Enjoy Mexico while also helping preserve its natural treasures.

My Mom and I had an incredible trip to beautiful Costa Rica. Our experience was one to remember for a lifetime. We saw the country via small shuttle buses, ate amazing food, drank the best coffee, relaxed in hammocks and hiked to see waterfalls galore! Thanks for taking the time to read my posts and I hope you enjoy!

For 16 days I crisscrossed Costa Rica visiting as much as humanly possible. It was a whirlwind tour, showing me the best that Costa Rica has to offer.

For a country of its size, Costa Rica has something to offer all styles of travelers! Breathtaking rainforests & booming volcanoes, some of the most rare and endangered wildlife on the planet, luxury & relaxation, culinary experiences, and adventurous excursions. See how a Costa Rica trip will allow you to experience "Pura Vida!"

This article summarizes the history and culture of Costa Rica, including the religion, language, and cuisine. Take a look before your trip!

A lovely trip to Costa Rica to see the country and the people.

My co-worker Laura Cahill and I spent 10 days exploring the Pacuare River, Monteverde, Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica! We rode in gondolas to reach the tops of the jungle to zipline through the trees, we went water rafting through the rivers, relaxed on the beaches with raccoons and birds. We ended the trip with walking in the …

What better way to connect with your family & friends than taking a trip together! This time of year does present its challenges, however. There are certain places that are best to avoid due to weather and great places to visit that book up quickly. Here are some of our favorite Christmas time destinations for you & yours. Start planning now!

What are the top five destinations if you want to see incredible animals? At the top of our list: Africa, Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Alaska, and Costa Rica! Spread across five distinct ecological zones from the northernmost tip of the globe down to its frigid south pole, Adventure Life has tours that will immerse you in the best wildlife.

On a slight whim, my husband and I decided to celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary with a trip! Our destination - the land of PURA VIDA.

This was an adventure-filled, yet rejuvenating tour through such a beautiful country! Thrilling activities, interesting wildlife, delicious cuisine, gorgeous scenery, and special people made for an …

Visiting Costa Rica had been on my bucket list for a couple of years before I was finally able to finalize details of the trip with Adventure Life(which was to be my third trip with them). My travel partner, Sarah, had not been able to arrange a time to go until now. I decided to do the “Beaches and Rainforest” tour to give us some variety.

My trip through Adventure Life to Costa Rica and Panama in March 2012 for a fun, action packed week of snorkeling, zip lines, horseback riding, great cuisine, museums and more.

We had an action packed Costa Rica trip to celebrate my friend Linda's 60th Birthday! All in all it was a memorable trip and the accommodations were top notch.

A fun and fantastic adventure searching and finding orchids in Costa Rica's central volcanic valley and nearby beaches.

Costa Rica translated means “rich coast” and for our family adventure it was priceless. Sharing experiences and discoveries in the mountains, jungles, and beaches, made memories that will truly last a lifetime.

My husband and I went on a Costa Rica tour with Adventure Life this fall. We experienced first class Eco-tourism at its best - great accommodations, helpful staff, yummy local food and plenty of activities!

Adventure Life partnered with our local office to provide sports supplies to the kids at Antonio Jose de Sucre School. Check out some of the photos from the event!

I took my animal loving, adventurous, knowledge-thirsty son to Costa Rica for a week this summer -- we had the time of our lives.

Read through Earl Rogers daily account of his Adventure Pacifica Tour in Costa Rica. After spending time volunteering aboard a naval ship, he relaxed on this Costa Rica tour to appreciate and enjoy the local culture and wildlife.

I learned so much about this beautiful country, not just about the wildlife, and plants, but maybe most importantly about respect and passion for where you are from. Will I come back for another Costa Rica Tour again? Already working with Adventure Life on my next trip. They have a saying in this country: Pura Vida ( Life is good). So really …

My 12-year-old daughter, Gabs, and I had an absolute blast in Costa Rica. Beginning in the remote rainforest, continuing to the sunny and sandy Caribbean coast and ending with an awesome adrenaline rush on a Pacuare river rafting adventure. It was a perfect mix for us! I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.