Smoking volcano, hot springs, blue rivers, rainforest.
Winner, Worlds Best Family Hotel!
“The Blue River Resort and Hot Springs in Costa Rica winsWorld’s Best Family Hotel” –at the World Boutique Hotel Awards, held November 8, 2018.
National Symbol of Costa Rica
The Marimba The marimba became Costa Rica’s National Musical Instrument in 1996,when, then President José María Figueres formalized it. At that time the marimba was at the lowest point of its popularity. It came into use in Costa Rica in the late 18th century after its introduction through the Mesoamerican peoples of Guatemala and those...
Costa Rica National Anthem
May, 2015 The Costa Rica National Anthem contains proud lyrics, sung in Spanish, usually accompanied by a big-brass-band. However, like the rainforest inside Rincon de la Vieja national park and our “green” hot springs at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, the story makes for a colorful tale. More National Symbols of Costa Rica: More...
Costa Rica Holidays & Special Events March to December, 2020
Public Holidays & Special Events 2020- Costa Rica Be reminded that during Public Holidays in Costa Rica, most business places will be closed; so too will many of the Country’s Government offices, banks, stores, and in some cases even, places of entertainment. Plan your movements to ensure that you will not need the services of...
Diving and Snorkeling Vacations
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Vacations Learn to Dive If diving interests you and you’ll be vacationing in Costa Rica, this is a prime opportunity. Take a professional dive training course to become certified; or simply enjoy a few equally rewarding snorkeling trips. Scuba Diving Instruction & Vacation Combining a vacation with scuba instruction can open...
Guanacaste Bull Riding & History
Guanacaste – History, Culture & Bull Riding The Sabaneros and Bulls of Guanacaste, Costa Rica For most of us, a mental picture of a cowboy describes a rugged man sitting atop his horse, shaded from the sun by a large sombrero, with lassoes hanging from the saddle. Here in Costa Rica this is an apt...
Music, Theatre & Dance in Costa Rica
Curtain Call in San Jose Live theatrical performances such as music, theater, dance and other cultural art forms are popular throughout Costa Rica. The performing arts are encouraged by government initiatives which keep the arts alive and well. This includes keeping the arts as a part of school curriculum. Costa Ricans claim to have more...
Costa Rica Pre Columbian Art
Pre-Columbian Art - Costa Rica & the Americas Part I Often, record setting prices are achieved for Pre-Columbian art at auction houses such as Sotheby’s, Bonham, Skinner or Christie’s. Owners and buyers come from all over the world. Pre-Columbian art treasures also come from Costa Rica. In November 2014, thirty-one Latin American artists had their...
Gay Costa Rica Tourism
Gay Tourism in Costa Rica Updated December 2015 In follow-up to our blogs, "Costa Rica Culture" and “A Friendly Resort For Costa Rica Gay Family Travel” the legal barriers to a gay friendly lifestyle in Costa Rica continue to come down. The Country’s stance on LGBT rights is leaning increasingly towards that of total acceptance....
