Volcano Rincón de la Vieja

Costa Rica is home to more than 120 volcanoes, and some of them are truly must-see attractions. The Arenal Volcano is the most recent addition to Costa Rica’s geological history, with its first eruption occurring approximately 7,000 years ago. A mere blink of an eye on a planetary scale. On the early morning of July…

Volcano Tenorio, much like the previous volcano, Rincón de la Vieja, is located in the northwestern part of the country in the Guanacaste province. The national park was established in 1995 and covers over 18 thousand hectares. Volcano Tenorio consists of 4 cones, with 2 of them actually being twins. However, it owes its fame…

Did you know? Bioluminescence, a natural phenomenon, is the production and emission of light by a living organism, such as algae, through a chemical reaction. Upon contact with any movement, plankton emits a sparkling light. According to specialists, plankton emit this light to protect themselves from predators, communicate with their “peers,” and warn them of…

Pineapple, synonymous with exoticism and sweet flavors, is also at the center of a strong controversy in Costa Rica. Over the past 15 years, the country has become the world’s top pineapple exporter, mainly to the European Union (44%) and the United States (53%). In fact, Costa Rica produces 2.9 tons of pineapple per hectare….

In Costa Rica, for food enthusiasts, the rainy season goes hand in hand with Pejibaye (Bactris gasipaes). This fruit from the peach palm tree is very popular among Ticos, who often enjoy it as a savory snack accompanied by mayonnaise. Many vendors offer it ready-to-eat along the roads in Costa Rica. Derived from a species…

Now we take you to meet the Poás Volcano. This is one of the country’s greatest natural wonders: an active stratovolcano standing at an altitude of 2,708 meters, with the most visited national park in Costa Rica. The volcano is composed of three craters, the largest of which measures 300 meters in depth and has…