The southwest corner of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula rewards curiosity—but only if you’re willing to accept a bit of ...

‘What am I hearing?’ That will most likely be your initial reaction to your first Montezuma oropendola interaction. I can distinctly remember the first time I heard one. I was new to Costa Rica, and ...

I thought I was clever getting an "early start" and catching the 8 am bus from Santa Teresa to the nearby tiny town of Montezuma, known as the home of the local waterfalls. Silly me, with my ...

Costa Rica’s 500,000 different species, epic jungle-backed beaches, and misty volcanic highlands make it a wise choice for nature buffs and wannabe wildlife spotters. While it’s tough to go wrong ...

The morning after our trip to Costa Rica’s Curu Wildlife Refuge, our guide, Ernesto, was back to take us out once more. This ...

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