costaricalearn.com blog: November 2014

Saturday, November 29, 2014

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Monteverde A Land of Cloud Forest and Quakers

Posted: 29 Nov 2014 04:45 AM PST

VACATION IN RURAL COSTA RICA

Monteverde lies high in the mountains of central Costa Rica, seven thousand feet above sea level. Clouds seem to shroud the cool environment , and mist floats across the horizon.

The road to get there, well-if you can call it a road…..The route is off highway 1, better known as the Pan American Highway. The first perhaps twenty miles is recently paved and very nice. The remaining ten miles is slow moving rocky, dirt and dust. However, the views are spectacular. Gorgeous mountains grace the landscape with spectacular sunsets, and you can even see in the distant horizon the Pacific Ocean.

Monteverde was settled by a group of Quakers in the 1950s. The fled the United States in search of a utopia free from militarism. They farmed the land, sold milk and cheese, and settled into a rural, peaceful life.

Today in the small rural village of Santa Elena, in the heart of Monteverde, one can visit the cheese processing plant owned and operated by the Quakers. However, you must travel outside town to the outlying farms to find the Quaker of today still maintaining the life of gentle serenity.

Tourism has become the main industry in Monteverde drawing people from all over the world to experience this unique eco system of tropical primary rain forests, and in hopes to see the reclusive bird with brilliant blue tail feathers known as the Quetzal.

Tourist come for adrenalin pumping outdoor adventures. The Magnificent Glass Gondola and Zip Line is the best! The views from the top of the mountain are to die for and while zip lining back down you feel you are floating in heaven.
Add to this a walk over the tops of the rainforest on a series of suspended bridges. It is a total of six hours in a land of natural beauty and serenity.

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is multiple paths in a primary rainforest. The trees have buttresses up to three meters wide, and the forest floor is shielded from the sun by the thick canopy of the rainforest.

So when is the best month to visit Monteverde? March and April. These are the dry months. The clouds still float close to the tree tops but there is less rainfall. The rainier month are September, October, and November.

What clothes do I bring? The Cool, misty, and windy climate calls for rainproof jacket, long pants, and a long sleeve T shirt. It is especially cool at night so bring long pajamas.

Vacation Planning by Ann The Costa Rica Expert Like to visit Monteverde? Ann can help you plan the perfect visit to Monteverde.

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Monday, November 3, 2014

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What is the weather like in Costa Rica?

Posted: 02 Nov 2014 08:23 PM PST

So What is The Weather Like and when is best time to travel and vacation in Costa Rica?

Tourist season in Costa Rica is HIGH SEASON December through April and LOW SEASON May through November. July is often a high tourism month.

The AREA of Costa Rica where you are living determines how much rain you get. The Central Valley where the capital city of San Jose is located gets a lot of rain in June, August, September, October and part November. Guanacaste in the northwestern zone gets less rain and more sun than any other area of Costa Rica. That is why the large chain beach hotels are located there. More rainy months in Guanacaste are June, August, Sept, and October. However , the rain comes mostly in afternoon thunder showers.

Arenal Volcano area, there is no rain or dry season..Rains all year round. Driest months are March and April. West Central Costa Rica, Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Dominical

Nice beaches in these areas. Here you do have a rainy and a dry season. Rains mostly June, August, September, October, November.

Osa Peninsula. Southern Zone-Pacific Ocean. Very rainy area all year round.

Caribbean Ocean, East coast of Costa Rica. Most rainy area in all the country. Rains almost daily.

If you would like more information on planning a vacation to Costa Rica and getting the best weather, contact Ann, the Costa Rica Expert. www.costaricalearn.com

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Saturday, November 1, 2014

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Wow, Big Eruption at Turrilaba Volcano, Costa Ria

Posted: 31 Oct 2014 06:35 PM PDT

Turrialba Volcano located 35 miles east of the capital city of San Jose Costa Rica unexpectantly erupted Wednesday night Oct. 29, 2014 at 11:40 pm. spraying ash 30 miles away to the town of Heredia. The eruption lasted 45 minutes and strong seismic activity was felt by the local people. Scientist do not know if there will be another eruption.

The last big eruption of the Turrialba Volcano was in 1866. And in the last 3,500 years it has had at least five big eruptions.

The area of Costa Rica is not a high tourist area.

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