Normally tourists visiting Guanacaste go to "Palo Verde" by boat. Actually the Palo Verde Tours almost never go into Palo Verde National Park. They enter from the Western side of the Tempique River and travel by boat into private reserve land but never go into Palo Verde National Park.
Costa Rica is the most democratic country in Latin America, which includes Mexico, Central and South America according to the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
Ñampi is a root vegetable that must be cooked well and shouldn't be eaten raw. In its raw form, it contains calcium oxalate which, when ingested, can cause kidney stones. When boiled, it's best to put in a pinch of baking soda to help leach out the calcium oxalate from the vegetable.
As December arrives, the weather changes from the rainy "green" season into the dry season and the festive time of year begins. Costa Rica, like many other countries around the world, has it's own unique and special way to celebrate Christmas.
A few days ago one of the great men that ever walked the face of the earth died - Nelson Mandela. The vast majority of us have heard at some point in our lives his name and that is not a secret. But who was Nelson Mandela? For many of us we have heard of his enigma but his full story remained somewhat of a secret. It was not until a few days ago while watching a program on the history channel that I could fully understand who he really was and the meaning of this great man and great human being - a gentle giant without bitterness and with a spirit of Justice.
From the Desk of Chris:
Guanacaste is many things. It is a tree, a province, a town and perhaps more. Read here to understand what Guanacaste is.
If you ever had a hard time finding a nice place to have breakfast, great coffee and catch up on the internet all inside a nice, air conditioned atmosphere? Well I am going to let you in on a little secret. Cafe Java in Playas del Coco is the place where you can take care of all those needs and more. Have a look at the video and feel the atmosphere. This perfect breakfast for four with coffee cost a total of $25. Not bad for gourmet breakfast waffles, croissants, bagels and fresh brewed Costa Rican single Estate Coffee.
Costa Rica is a fantastic place to live if you enjoy fitness. Marathons and triathlons are held on a normal basis because of the great weather we enjoy all year round. Playas del Coco will host a 10k run on November 30th. This event is sure to bring athletes from every major city in Costa Rica as well as runners from around the world. The entrance fee to run is 10,000 colones (
From the desk of Chris Broscheck:
Where we moved from in Calgary Alberta Canada, one of our favorite sayings is "if you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes". This was very true as the weather is so unpredictable there. It could be snowing in the morning when you leave home for the day and then be sunny by mid afternoon with you wishing that you had your shorts with you, I am not kidding.
