costaricalearn.com blog: January 2015

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

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Las Tortugas Hotel Playa Grande Costa Rica

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 09:08 AM PST

ANN’S FAVORITE SMALL BEACH HOTELS

Las Tortugas Hotel located on Playa Grande in NW Guanacaste, Costa Rica

This is a small hotel located “right on the beach” of Playa Grande, one of the prettiest beaches in Costa Rica. Playa Grande is a very long stretch of beige sand with strong to mild surf. People come here to enjoy the waters of the Pacific Ocean t swim, boogie board, and surf. Here you can avoid the touristy crowds and enjoy the peace and quiet. There are no high rises near by and no strip malls. Just beautiful beach as far as one can see.

Playa Grande is very famous for the Leatherback Turtles which come upon these beaches to lay their eggs and hatch their young. This is seasonal,

From around November thru March.

I like Las Tortugas Hotel because it is small and friendly. It is not a chain hotel so you get personal service, and experience a true beach vacation.

The room have comfortable beds and hot water. You can hear the surf of the ocean from you room because the hotel is so close to the ocean.

Also there is a small restaurant offering fresh sea food and typical Costa Rican food. Great Costa Rican coffee! Rum drinks are delicious and reasonably priced.

Prices in the restaurant are very reasonable.

In the area one can experience many outdoor adventure activities such as a day trip to Rincon de La Vieja National Park, hire a canoe with a guide and go down the near by estuary where you can see small crocodiles and so many beautiful tropical birds. Best to do this early in the morning when all the birds are out and singing. If you are planning a vacation to Costa Rica contact Ann, The Costa Rica Expert. She offers personalized service helping design your perfect Costa Rica Vacation. And she can set everything up for you at Las Tortugas Hotel and also explain to you all the wonderful outdoor adventure activities awaiting you in the area of Playa Grande. There is no extra cost for you-no mark ups. Ann is paid by commissions from the hotels. So she does not have to charge you a fee for her services.

Go to Ann’s web site and read all about her and her work. www.costaricalearn.com

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Saturday, January 10, 2015

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Rain Forests of Costa Rica “Nature’s Treasure”

Posted: 09 Jan 2015 07:13 PM PST

Visit the Rainforest of Costa Rica-"Nature's Treasures"

As you walk into the rainforest remember you are a guest. Hundreds of creatures live here. This is their home.

The monkeys. White face monkeys and black howler monkeys inhabit Costa Rica's rain forests. They will peer down at you from the very top of the trees. They will actually stare at you for a long period of time. You are a stranger to them. Respect and be kind to them. Don't feed them. They take their nourishment from the rain forests.

Snakes-most people run and scream when seeing a snake, but remember you are in their territory. So quietly step back and take a path around them. If you don't bother them, they won't bother you.

Spiders-these are harder to see in the rainforest. Best to take a naturalist guide with you. He will spot spiders before you do and advise you to avoid them.
The rain forest has several species of tarantulas and they are big. Most people are terrified at the sight of a tarantula! They live in big holes..so just keep your eyes open.

Big trees hundreds of years old..are found in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Corcovado National Park. Also I have seen some in Rincon de la Vieja National Park.
These trees are nature's treasures. And are named "primary rain forest."
"Secondary Rain forest" have had it's trees cut and what you see is the secondary growths. The trees are smaller.

Birds- hundreds of species of colorful birds. Best to take a trained bird guide with you when you venture into the rainforest to look for birds, because birds can be very elusive. The sounds of these birds create a symphony of beautiful sounds, esp in the early morning-immediately after sunrise.
Follow the Rhythm of Nature "Rise with the Sun and retire with the Sun"
Everything in nature is more beautiful in the early morning and also in the late afternoons when the sun is setting.

Take from from the natural earth only what is needed. And no more.

Would you like to vacation in Costa Rica? Contact Ann, “the costa rica expert” to help you design and plan that special Costa Rica vacation.

Go to her website to get started www.costaricalearn.com

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