"Paradise? Pura Vida? Oh Yeah" Top 5 Page for this destination Costa Rica by Suzie3

Costa Rica Travel Guide: 6,442 reviews and 11,329 photos

Male Howler Monkey: Note the white family jewels

My first monkeys

Oh how I had been wanting to see a real live monkey in the wild! Boy do they have them. I have probably seen hundreds of them down there since my first time but still get excited. It is a land of constant surprises and constant change. You can hear the macaws coming for 1/2 mile. Have had hundreds of dolphins swimming beside the boat while fishing. Strange creatures around every corner from the tiniest ant to those elusive cats and anteaters.
You can be in the cloud forest and and hour later be in the rain forest. Another hour and you are at the beach. Backtrack a couple of hours and you are in a bustling noisy city.

National Bird

This is the clay colored robin, Costa Ricas national bird. Not the prettiest but highly valued years ago by the farmers who knew when to plant by the song of the Robin.

Largest of the tiniest

Violet Sabrewing

The Violet Sabrewing is the largest hummingbird in Costa Rica.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The wonderful smiling people. Most of them anyway.
Cons:Lots of americans living there but I'm not....yet. :(
In a nutshell:After 12 years of traveling down there I am still finding wonderful surprises around every corner.

Last visit to Costa Rica: Jul 2007
Intro Updated Nov 1, 2007
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Hanging Bridges Things to Do (8)

A beautiful place to hike near Arenal Volcano. We were fortunate to have a beautiful day with wonderful views of the... more travel advice

Hanging Bridges Things to Do (8)

A beautiful place to hike near Arenal Volcano. We were fortunate to have a beautiful day with wonderful views of the... more travel advice

Birding on the Osa Hotels (11)

A very small place hidden away on the Osa Peninsula. I love the little cabin. Incredible birding. Food always... more travel advice

Cock a doodle Dooooooooo-all night Local Customs (2)

This was a great family to do a homestay with. Very helpful in my spanish studies and very friendly. more travel advice

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Comments (24)

hunterV Apr 4, 2008 at 1:18 PM Report Abuse

Hi, Sue! Thanks for sharing your stories with us here!
sisterjulie May 3, 2007 at 2:39 AM Report Abuse

Thanks Suzie great tips and photos. I'm going to CR next week and am really looking forward to it. happy travelling :-) Julie
Sininen Nov 8, 2006 at 8:38 AM Report Abuse

Great detailed tips with wondeful pictures....and yes I want to go back to Costa Rica too! :)
vtveen Oct 24, 2006 at 1:15 AM Report Abuse

Very useful tips, thanks for sharing !!
Firestar24 Oct 8, 2006 at 4:57 AM Report Abuse

Right... I think I have all that!!! Thanks for answering my transport dilemma! I've read through the rest of your tips and I'm thinking I might even venture on the bus for that Tamarindo jaunt - we'll see! ;o) Thanks again xx
SURFIN7TH Apr 5, 2006 at 1:10 PM Report Abuse

Great shot of a Hummingbird !
Bokhari76 Jan 23, 2006 at 11:54 PM Report Abuse

Hi Sue. Nice Costa Rica page. Happy Birthday. Have great day. happy travels
kyoub Jan 14, 2006 at 6:44 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page. Yes, I can tell you love CR. There is a lot to love there. Super tips on accommodations. I have stayed in some and some I haven't.
mad4travel Nov 6, 2005 at 1:50 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for answering my question in the forum, it lead me to your pages which are great, Costa Rica does look lovely. :-)
gubbi1 Sep 7, 2005 at 11:13 AM Report Abuse

Hi, you have really nice colorful pages here! I now know where to go for great nature and wildlife. Especially the hummingbirds and monkeys are my favorite! :) Take care, Christian.