Canopy in Costa Rica – The intelligence of biodiversity and life
The canopy: a world in balance between Earth and sky. A tropical and vegetal link between the tops of trees and the undergrowth. Accessible to humans for just 50 years, this floral paradise is the most lively in the world, a very summit of biodiversity. Powered by the sun’s rays, it brings together various mammals, multicolored birds, twirling butterflies and reptiles. Nourished by […]
How to take photographs of waterfalls in Costa Rica | Be part of nature
Pose time, shutter speed, ISO, diaphragm or tripod. So many questions! Can the photo turn out to be another way to look at the world? Can your camera lens become a third eye for a new look? The huge richness of the ecosystem of Costa Rica deserves to bear another perception. Among these wonderful landscapes, there are so many waterfalls! Ideal for photography, […]
Arenal Volcano | Seismic, Economic and Tourism Activity
Earthquakes, tsunamis, and seismic activity regularly shake the world. Volcanic eruptions, lava flows and ash falls spread over newspapers and invade explosively on your screens. In Costa Rica, the Arenal volcano is a must for local tourism. But, do you really know it? Beyond its ideal shape that is typical of the perfect volcano, its influence exceeds the visual pleasure. Its artificial lake, peacefully installed not far […]
Howler monkeys on a daily routine
You’re not dreaming, this hoarse and guttural scream that wakes you up in the morning, is indeed that of our small neighbors, the howler monkeys. They are always observable and yet they stay at a safe distance, in the trees, because their food is exclusively made of leaves, flowers and fruits… Noisy neighbors but whose […]
Reforestation in Costa Rica | An ecological model for all the world
Did you know that tropical reforestation and biodiversity protection were the most important topics for Costa Rica? Nowadays, this small country of Central America generates 100% of its electricity thanks to renewable resources. It does everything possible to become carbon and plastic free. But, its best record is having 55% of its surface covered by forest in comparison to 26% in 1983. This […]
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Costa Rica
COVID-19 – Conditions of entry Costa Rica has chosen to keep the country open to tourists: while common-sense measures are enforced, life feels almost normal. Air borders are open, no PCR test is required and no quarantine is in force. This can change, of course, but as of January 1, 2021, visitors are simply required to follow the […]