Are you planning a vacation to Costa Rica? The many wildlife refuges are wonderful places to visit if you want to view birds, monkeys, crocodiles, turtles, lizards, rainforest, frogs, snakes, iguanas, sloths, and much more.
North central Costa Rica, close to Nicaragua's border -Cano Negro National Wildlife Reserve. Twenty four thousand acres have been set aside by the Costa Rican government and is composed of swamps and marshlands. This is home to hundreds of migrating birds. You can see these birds at the end of the rainy season when the marshes are filled with rain water. (December through middle March) The rainy season April through mid November, you will see less birds, because these birds have not yet migrated to this area of Costa Rica for feeding. The heavy rain during the rainy season forms Lake Cano Negro where most of these birds congregate to feed. You can see roseate spoonbills, white ibis, and the jabiru (the largest bird of this region) and many more.
Contact Ann, the Costa Rica Expert to plan your vacation to Costa Rica. She can arrange for you to take a tour of this wildlife reserve or one of the many Wildlife reserves located around this small tropical country with abundance of natural beauty.
Read all about Ann www.costaricalearn.com
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Samasati Nature Retreat- Things to do in and around the Southern Caribbean of Costa Rica
Here are some of the most interesting outdoor activities or day tours offered from the Samasati Nature Retreat located on the south western Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica - near the border with Panama.
Samasati Nature Retreat is located six miles from the small village of Puerto Viejo on the Southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. From here one can explore many outdoor nature activities.
I will talk about my favorites:
1. White water rafting on the Pacuare River. This pristine unspoiled river offers class III to IV rapids-depending on the recent rainfall. Cost for this tour is around $99 per person and is an all day tour - takes around 8 hours and is eighteen miles in length with thirty eight rapids ----so it gets your adrenalin going!! Wildlife that you may see: sloths, monkeys, toucans, parrots, and many varieties of colorful butterflies.
Snorkeling at Punta Uva You will need to hire a guide with a boat. Best to go out early in the morning when the water is clear. You will see colorful coral reefs and underwater sea plants, plus schools of fish of all shapes and sizes.
Hiking in Cahuita National Park Don't do this on your own. Hire a local guide who knows the area well. Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots which are much better than sandals. Take mosquito repellent. The hiking trails are along the beach as well as inside the rainforest. Several varieties of snakes can be found here. One is the eyelash viper-very poisonous! White face and howler monkeys as well as sloths can be seen if you hike deeper into the rainforest. In the early morning toucans can be seen flying above the tree tops. This is a beautiful unspoiled place--no high rise condos, no big chain hotels, no strip malls, just pristine nature.
Contact Ann-vacation planner for Costa Rica to help you plan you vacation to this southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. anncreed23@gmail.com
Go to www.costaricalearn.com
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to learn all about her travel company-The Costa Rica Learn Travel Company
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Samasati Nature Retreat is located six miles from the small village of Puerto Viejo on the Southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. From here one can explore many outdoor nature activities.
I will talk about my favorites:
1. White water rafting on the Pacuare River. This pristine unspoiled river offers class III to IV rapids-depending on the recent rainfall. Cost for this tour is around $99 per person and is an all day tour - takes around 8 hours and is eighteen miles in length with thirty eight rapids ----so it gets your adrenalin going!! Wildlife that you may see: sloths, monkeys, toucans, parrots, and many varieties of colorful butterflies.
Snorkeling at Punta Uva You will need to hire a guide with a boat. Best to go out early in the morning when the water is clear. You will see colorful coral reefs and underwater sea plants, plus schools of fish of all shapes and sizes.
Hiking in Cahuita National Park Don't do this on your own. Hire a local guide who knows the area well. Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots which are much better than sandals. Take mosquito repellent. The hiking trails are along the beach as well as inside the rainforest. Several varieties of snakes can be found here. One is the eyelash viper-very poisonous! White face and howler monkeys as well as sloths can be seen if you hike deeper into the rainforest. In the early morning toucans can be seen flying above the tree tops. This is a beautiful unspoiled place--no high rise condos, no big chain hotels, no strip malls, just pristine nature.
Contact Ann-vacation planner for Costa Rica to help you plan you vacation to this southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. anncreed23@gmail.com
Go to www.costaricalearn.com
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[/caption]to learn all about her travel company-The Costa Rica Learn Travel Company
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[/caption]Sunday, October 20, 2013
Samasati Nature Retreat, In Harmony with Nature
Samasati Nature Retreat located on the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is a nature lover's dream come true. The magic of the jungle and the soothing waters of the Caribbean Sea, warm rays of the sun and soft winds blowing --how much better can it get!!
Samasati Nature Retreat is located "off the beaten path," approximately six miles from the little town of Puerto Vieja. It is nestled within a rare two hundred fifty acre biological preserve carved out in the middle of the jungle. It is home to five hundred different species of birds and butterflies as well as sloths, howler and white face monkeys.
Here the white sand beaches along the Caribbean Coastline are lined with coconut trees which sway in the wind. Best thing is there are no high rise condos and no strip malls..it's all natural. A rare find in this world we live in today!
The colorful culture here is mostly Afro-Caribbean, however forty five different nationalities make their home here, working mostly in tourism. Calypso and reggae sounds feel the air and dishes made with coconut milk are very popular.
This is a photographers paradise with amazing flora and fauna found in this beautiful and pristine rainforest.
In the months of March through July four different species of sea turtles nest along these beaches.
Samasati Nature Retreat is a place to come to rest, relax, and enjoy the magnificent nature in it's most pristine form. Many outdoor day tours are offered. Included are nature walks, birdwatching, snorkeling, zip lining, waterfall walks, photography, tours of Cahuita National Park, tour of the Iguana Farm, tour of the Bri Bri Indigenous reservation, and much much more. The flowers, shrubs, and trees you see in this preserve are the most unusual and beautiful in all of Costa Rica.
The best snorkeling and scuba diving in Costa Rica is located at Punta Uva only a few miles from Samasati Nature Retreat.
Samasati offers yoga classes and Yoga retreats for women Please come and join the retreat offered October 26-Nov.1, 2013 or November 16-23, 2013 The price per person is $975 and is all inclusive ( air line ticket is not included).
Here is an separate article I wrote about Samasati and would like to share it with you now.
“REMEMBER THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING HAS THE CAPACITY TO OBTAIN THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS”
Situated within a two hundred and fifty acre nature retreat is Samasati Yoga and Nature Retreat, located Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean Coast near the small town of Puerto Viejo. What is the meaning of this word Samasati? “Remember that every human being has the capacity to obtain the highest level of consciousness”. These were the last words spoken by the ancient Indian mystic, Gautam , “The Buddha”
Samasati has it all: Dense jungles with lush rain forest filled with Toucans, sloths, and howler monkeys. And also the sea shore of the beautiful Caribbean. Pale sandy beaches lined with palm trees swinging in the tropical breeze.
Samasati Yoga and Nature Retreat is that perfect tropical jewel where you can come and experience yoga or come for you honeymoon if you desire a retreat into the healing and rejuvenating power of nature thru quietness and tranquility. Their packages are very reasonably priced and transportation is provided from the San Jose International Airport.
The setting of Samasati is on a hillside overlooking the tropical rain forest and the Caribbean Sea.
To learn all about Samasati Yoga and nature Retreat including beautiful photos of the retreat and the lush rain forest surrounding go to the following web site www.samasati.com
If you would like to visit this unique "in harmony with nature" retreat for a relaxing vacation or for one of the week long Yoga Retreats --please contact Ann, "the Costa Rica Expert" at anncreed23@gmail.com
Read all about The Costa Rica Learn Travel Company and Ann- a vacation planner for Costa Rica at www.costaricalearn.com
Ann can help getting you set up and explain all the details, making your
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vacation relaxing and stress free.
Samasati Nature Retreat is located "off the beaten path," approximately six miles from the little town of Puerto Vieja. It is nestled within a rare two hundred fifty acre biological preserve carved out in the middle of the jungle. It is home to five hundred different species of birds and butterflies as well as sloths, howler and white face monkeys.
Here the white sand beaches along the Caribbean Coastline are lined with coconut trees which sway in the wind. Best thing is there are no high rise condos and no strip malls..it's all natural. A rare find in this world we live in today!
The colorful culture here is mostly Afro-Caribbean, however forty five different nationalities make their home here, working mostly in tourism. Calypso and reggae sounds feel the air and dishes made with coconut milk are very popular.
This is a photographers paradise with amazing flora and fauna found in this beautiful and pristine rainforest.
In the months of March through July four different species of sea turtles nest along these beaches.
Samasati Nature Retreat is a place to come to rest, relax, and enjoy the magnificent nature in it's most pristine form. Many outdoor day tours are offered. Included are nature walks, birdwatching, snorkeling, zip lining, waterfall walks, photography, tours of Cahuita National Park, tour of the Iguana Farm, tour of the Bri Bri Indigenous reservation, and much much more. The flowers, shrubs, and trees you see in this preserve are the most unusual and beautiful in all of Costa Rica.
The best snorkeling and scuba diving in Costa Rica is located at Punta Uva only a few miles from Samasati Nature Retreat.
Samasati offers yoga classes and Yoga retreats for women Please come and join the retreat offered October 26-Nov.1, 2013 or November 16-23, 2013 The price per person is $975 and is all inclusive ( air line ticket is not included).
Here is an separate article I wrote about Samasati and would like to share it with you now.
"Tranquility" The Sea Shore on Costa Rica's Caribbean
“REMEMBER THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING HAS THE CAPACITY TO OBTAIN THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS”
Situated within a two hundred and fifty acre nature retreat is Samasati Yoga and Nature Retreat, located Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean Coast near the small town of Puerto Viejo. What is the meaning of this word Samasati? “Remember that every human being has the capacity to obtain the highest level of consciousness”. These were the last words spoken by the ancient Indian mystic, Gautam , “The Buddha”
Samasati has it all: Dense jungles with lush rain forest filled with Toucans, sloths, and howler monkeys. And also the sea shore of the beautiful Caribbean. Pale sandy beaches lined with palm trees swinging in the tropical breeze.
Samasati Yoga and Nature Retreat is that perfect tropical jewel where you can come and experience yoga or come for you honeymoon if you desire a retreat into the healing and rejuvenating power of nature thru quietness and tranquility. Their packages are very reasonably priced and transportation is provided from the San Jose International Airport.
The setting of Samasati is on a hillside overlooking the tropical rain forest and the Caribbean Sea.
To learn all about Samasati Yoga and nature Retreat including beautiful photos of the retreat and the lush rain forest surrounding go to the following web site www.samasati.com
If you would like to visit this unique "in harmony with nature" retreat for a relaxing vacation or for one of the week long Yoga Retreats --please contact Ann, "the Costa Rica Expert" at anncreed23@gmail.com
Read all about The Costa Rica Learn Travel Company and Ann- a vacation planner for Costa Rica at www.costaricalearn.com
Ann can help getting you set up and explain all the details, making your
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[/caption]vacation relaxing and stress free.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
"Pura Vida" Costa Rica's Motto
"Pura Vida' Costa Rica's Motto
What does this mean-can you explain it to me? Translated into the English language it means "pure life". Costa Rican's put a big emphasis on pure living. I will give you some examples of what they "consider pure living". They Balance work and recreation. Costa Rica has 11 national holidays when everyone goes out "to play"- enjoy the great outdoors and interact with family. Plus they all take one week off from Christmas to around January 1. They go out to the beaches , take in the sun and fun and enjoy each other. Plus Costa Ricans get 1 day of vacation per 30 days of work so that is 12 days of paid vacation per year. Also during Holy Week-Easter they all take paid leave from Wednesday noon until the following Monday morning. So you see-Costa Ricans believe in "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"
"Pura Vida" means loving your family, taking care of the old people, staying close together and helping each other.
"Pura Vida" means eating fresh food, which can be purchased at local markets on Fridays and Saturdays. This food is not filled with preservatives and added chemicals. Pura Vida means picking a fresh banana from the tree growing in your yard and eating the first fresh mango which falls from it's tree in the month of May.
"Pura Vida" means getting plenty of exercise. The average Costa Rican walks a lot instead of driving a car everywhere. They get plenty of natural sunshine.
"Pura Vida" means putting God first. There is no separation of church and state in Costa Rica. The Catholic religion (official religion of Costa Rica) is taught the schools beginning in elementary. So Christian values are instilled in the children from a very young age.
"Pura Vida" means not constantly worrying. They live from day to day not thinking so much about next week or next year-just enjoy today. Many do not have credit cards thus building up large debts.
"Pura Vida" means you can have your health needs taken care of at a reasonable price. The gov. run "caja" which delivers the health care is pretty good. Yes there is standing in lines and long waits for elective surgery but if you have a minor general health problem you can get seen in a clinic mostly the same day (although you may have to wait several hours to see the doctor.) Or you can go to the private side and purchase private health care insurance and see a private doctor and go to a private hospital.
"Pura Vida" means that you can count on enjoying the feel of falling rain on your face and hear the sound of the howling wind. See the clean blue of the Pacific Ocean and feel the softness of the sandy beaches on your bare feet. Hear the birds singing early in the morning and watch the chickens roost at 5:30 pm every day.
Written by Ann Cabezas Creed who lived for many years in Costa Rica and looks forward to her yearly visits. She is the author of the web site www.costaricalearn.com. She is a vacation planner for Costa Rica and can be contacted at anncreed23@gmail.com if you would like help with planning your vacation to sunny Costa Rica. Just send Ann an email and she will answer you questions-no obligations.
Or if you have questions regarding living in Costa Rica or you are planning a move to Costa Rica, feel free to email Ann with any questions and she will try to answer them honestly.
What does this mean-can you explain it to me? Translated into the English language it means "pure life". Costa Rican's put a big emphasis on pure living. I will give you some examples of what they "consider pure living". They Balance work and recreation. Costa Rica has 11 national holidays when everyone goes out "to play"- enjoy the great outdoors and interact with family. Plus they all take one week off from Christmas to around January 1. They go out to the beaches , take in the sun and fun and enjoy each other. Plus Costa Ricans get 1 day of vacation per 30 days of work so that is 12 days of paid vacation per year. Also during Holy Week-Easter they all take paid leave from Wednesday noon until the following Monday morning. So you see-Costa Ricans believe in "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"
"Pura Vida" means loving your family, taking care of the old people, staying close together and helping each other.
"Pura Vida" means eating fresh food, which can be purchased at local markets on Fridays and Saturdays. This food is not filled with preservatives and added chemicals. Pura Vida means picking a fresh banana from the tree growing in your yard and eating the first fresh mango which falls from it's tree in the month of May.
"Pura Vida" means getting plenty of exercise. The average Costa Rican walks a lot instead of driving a car everywhere. They get plenty of natural sunshine.
"Pura Vida" means putting God first. There is no separation of church and state in Costa Rica. The Catholic religion (official religion of Costa Rica) is taught the schools beginning in elementary. So Christian values are instilled in the children from a very young age.
"Pura Vida" means not constantly worrying. They live from day to day not thinking so much about next week or next year-just enjoy today. Many do not have credit cards thus building up large debts.
"Pura Vida" means you can have your health needs taken care of at a reasonable price. The gov. run "caja" which delivers the health care is pretty good. Yes there is standing in lines and long waits for elective surgery but if you have a minor general health problem you can get seen in a clinic mostly the same day (although you may have to wait several hours to see the doctor.) Or you can go to the private side and purchase private health care insurance and see a private doctor and go to a private hospital.
"Pura Vida" means that you can count on enjoying the feel of falling rain on your face and hear the sound of the howling wind. See the clean blue of the Pacific Ocean and feel the softness of the sandy beaches on your bare feet. Hear the birds singing early in the morning and watch the chickens roost at 5:30 pm every day.
Written by Ann Cabezas Creed who lived for many years in Costa Rica and looks forward to her yearly visits. She is the author of the web site www.costaricalearn.com. She is a vacation planner for Costa Rica and can be contacted at anncreed23@gmail.com if you would like help with planning your vacation to sunny Costa Rica. Just send Ann an email and she will answer you questions-no obligations.
Or if you have questions regarding living in Costa Rica or you are planning a move to Costa Rica, feel free to email Ann with any questions and she will try to answer them honestly.
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