The Southern Nicoya Peninsula

The Southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula is nature & beach lover, and surfer paradise; with abundant wildlife and plant life and several natural parks and protected reserves. You will find awesome surfing spots, breathtaking beaches, diving, snorkeling, golfing and much more. This corner of Costa Rica features 6 small towns, each with it unique character and charm.  The town of Tambor faces the calm but windy Gulf of Nicoya, and its great for windsurfing and fishing. Tambor has a few marinas, golf courses, a large all inclusive resort and Curu Wildlife Refuge. Just south of Tambor your will find Montezuma and Cabuya. Montezuma is a bohemian and laid back touristy town with lots of personality and beautiful waterfalls while Cabuya is an authentic Costa Rican town. In Cabuya you will find Cabo Blanco National Park.
Just a short drive from there, you'll get to Malpais, and Santa Teresa. These towns are one of our most favorites in the country, for it's miles of white sand beaches and perfect, constant surfer waves for all levels.  

Get down and get dirty!

Caving & Spelunking in Costa Rica

Somewhere in the Northern zone at the end of a dirt road near the tiny town of Venado are the Venado Caves. Be warned: this adventure might not be suited for everyone; especially those who are not comfortable with confined spaces or walking on extremely uneven terrain. However, if you don’t mind confined spaces, crawling, getting wet and dirty, climbing and squeezing through narrow passages and wish to take on an adventure deep in the bowels of the earth, this limestone labyrinth adventure is definitely for you.This adventure starts by being handed a pair of rubber boots, a helmet and flashlight. You then make your way over to the cavern entrance and enter into a series of room sized caverns. The larger rooms will then network off into series of narrow passages, chambers and even other rooms. Venturing deeper you will enter a flowing creek and encounter seashells and fruit shaped stalactites. If your vacation includes the Arenal area, you really want to add this guided tour to your itinerary. Why? Well, there is only one way to find out. You will not regret it.

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Monteverde Sky Tram, Trek and Walk Tour

Experience a full nature & adventure combo on the Monteverde the Sky Tram, Sky Trek and Sky Walk. Upon arriving to the location, the journey starts in the reception where you will board the Sky Tram´s slow paced gondolas and ride smoothly up to a wide observation deck at the attraction´s highest point.  While on the tram you will have the opportunity of observing  the cloud forest´s  biodiversity, the Arenal, Tenorio, Miravalles and Orosi volcanoes, the Nicoya gulf, and the Guanacaste plain (if the weather allows). Then, instead of riding back down the same way you came up on the Sky Tram, zip your way to the bottom along the fast moving canopy tour zip lines of the Sky Trek, the best option for those seeking a rush of adrenaline. Lastly you will be able to enjoy a visit to the Sky Walk which lets you view the cloud forest from the unique perspective of elevated suspension bridges and trails, there´s even and option to do the Sky Walk with a guide and to enjoy and learn about the cloud forest from a trained naturalist.

Updated Chirripo Packing List

I just got back from Chirripo National Park, and every time I go back, it seems all the more beautiful. For those of us who do not rely on porters, packing adequately (with the necessary supplies and in a compact and light fashion) is key to a successful and enjoyable, not miserable trip. I have updated the packing list.

Additionally I like to reinstate that the park should not be attempted in rainy season, the ascent and descent are simply too muddy and not enjoyable. Also, allow to me point out that your gear, clothes and especially your shoes, should be in decent condition, since you don’t want anything to potentially breakdown or fail up there.Here is my updated packing list for Chirripo:

·         55 L backpack with waist belt and camelback capacity (and water bag of course), loaded this will hopefully weigh less than 12 kg (be sure it’s not huge, it will be heavy, bulky and uncomfortable)- a Nalgene 16 oz wide mouth is good instead of a water bag

·         Backpack rain cover

·         Rain poncho or rain jacket

·         Hiking boots or breathable synthetic trail running shoes

·         trekking poles

·         camera

·         compact stove, gas canister and lighter

·         2 pairs of light fabric zip off cargo pants (Columbia for example)

·         3 lightweight wool trail running socks

·         3 pairs of breathable synthetic t -shirt

·         Capilene long sleeve shirt

·         1 fleece sweater

·         Non bulky light jacket

·         Beanie

·         hat, even a baseball cap will do

·         1 pair of long thermal undies for sleeping

·         Weatherproof  insulated jacket

·         Gloves

·         4 or 5 freezer zip lock bags (for camera, or anything, there always handy)

·         Sunglasses with straps

·         LED headlamp with fresh batteries

·         Sleeping bag

·         Crocs or slippers to relax in base camp after hiking

·         Pillow bag (stuff it with your clothes for sleeping)

·         Bandana

·         Pack towel

·         Sunscreen

·         Lip balm

·         Bug spray

·         Compact Multi tool (gerber, swiss army, etc)

·         Reading material, should be light and compact, maybe even photocopies

·         A compact and light board game or deck of cards, so that you can have fun at night too

·         a little duct tape

·         a few zip ties for shoe repair and other things

·         Your toiletries (be as compact as possible)

·          Compact first aid kit including: ace bandages, latex gloves, moleskin, band aids, adhesive tape, gauze pads, tweezers, sanitary tampons and pads, Neosporin Cofal compact CPR mask, emergency blanket, scissors, samsplint, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, bicarb sode (Sal Andrews),Imodium, glucose tablets, Neosporin, Aleve (or Naproxen), Tums, electrolyte powder , ( please note that some of the above medication are known for adverse effects), additionally,  please be sure to have at least one person with updated first aid training), extra zip lock bags

·         Any special medication you might need such as salbutamol, epipen, insulin, etc

PLEASE NOTE: There is no food, or really anything of sale in the park, you need to bring your own food, be sure to bring and drink powdered Gatorade (or another electrolyte) since dehydration is a serious concern, I recommend you pack pasta, grains (rice and oatmeal for example), vacuum packs cold cuts or fish, dehydrated fruits are  ideal. Whatever you bring it need to be compact, as light as possible and crushproof.

You don’t need: your swimsuit, water (other than a filed 16 oz. water bottle and the start, there are several good opportunities to refill), any chargers, cell phones, laptops, pot and pans, silverware, any formal clothes, blankets, sleeping pads, pillows, jeans, binoculars, books, passport (a copy will be fine), extra shoes.