Encountering wildlife is inevitable when walking through the biologically rich jungles of Costa Rica, but one thing is certain: a lot more creatures will encounter…
Dee ThaoAugust 11, 2021
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The French aren’t the only ones who enjoy eating snails. The snail-eating snake or cloudy snail-sucker (Sibon nebulatus) makes its dinner out of the many…
Dee ThaoJuly 28, 2021
Of all the tours and activities that are offered in southern Costa Rica, unexpected opportunities to attend local events can result in some of the…
Dee ThaoFebruary 4, 2021
Ever heard of a fish with three tails? The Pacific tripletail or berrugate (Lobotes pacificus) is found in bays, brackish, muddy estuaries, and lower reaches…
Dee ThaoSeptember 8, 2020
Catching red snapper in the Sierpe River near Casa Roja While Costa Rica is renowned for its ocean fishing, freshwater fishing is quickly gaining in…
Dee ThaoSeptember 1, 2020
When arriving in the sleepy riverside hamlet of Sierpe, travelers have literally reached the end of the road – to continue beyond is possible only…
Dee ThaoMarch 18, 2020
The adage “less is more” is perhaps more applicable to travel than any other aspect of life, since when you’re traveling you have to carry…
Dee ThaoFebruary 16, 2020
Whether you have a late-night arrival in Costa Rica or an early morning departure before your return flight, sometimes it’s convenient to stay at one…
Dee ThaoFebruary 16, 2020
If you are keen to catch your own dinner after dark, a nighttime trek through the rainforest near Casa Roja can turn into a foraging…
Dee ThaoAugust 20, 2019
Among the fantastic beasts dwelling in the forests of Costa Rica is the Baird’s Tapir (Tapirus bairdii), the region’s largest native mammal. With their long…
Dee ThaoAugust 15, 2019
The Pacific Ocean off the coast of Costa Rica ranks among the world’s top tropical destinations for saltwater fishing. Ocean fishing opportunities within ten miles…
Dee ThaoAugust 8, 2019
Sea turtles are well-adapted to life in the ocean, but require sandy beaches for nesting and laying their eggs. Five of the world’s seven species…
Dee ThaoAugust 1, 2019
Sloths are perhaps the most charismatic and beloved wildlife in Costa Rica. Adorable animals with a seemingly perpetual smile that live life in slow motion,…
Dee ThaoJuly 26, 2019
You may have heard the distinctive squawk of the scarlet macaw (Ara macao), but chances are you may have only seen one in a zoo.…
Dee ThaoJuly 23, 2019
Sunburn, heatstroke, and dehydration are serious issues for foreign travelers visiting Costa Rica that are not used to the heat and humidity of the tropical…
Dee ThaoJuly 23, 2019
