Costa RicaProvincia de AlajuelaLa FortunaPalma10°30’11” N 84°41’28” W December 6, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
After a very turbulent, long and arduous flight we landed in San Jose at 7am. Got a taxi from a very enthusiastic driver to our hotel through the “developing nations” back streets. Not the kind ofRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de AlajuelaÁngelesBalsaQuebrada Azul10°11’43” N 84°30’50” W
December 7, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Had a leisurely morning with a solid breakfast of beans, eggs & tortillas. We hired a car from MexRentals which is not a name that fills you with hope and, we collected a real banger of a car. AfterRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de AlajuelaLa FortunaPueblo NuevoQuebrada Honda10°29’46” N 84°45’3” W
December 9, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
We explored the jungle via a hanging bridge trail which gave you a great view of the canopy. It’s insanely dense and very muggy. Couldn’t spot any animals. After that we went out on some kayaksRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de AlajuelaLa FortunaNational Park ArenalQuebrada Danta10°27’1” N 84°43’29” W
December 10, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Went to see a big old rainforest waterfall today after the pouring rain. It was a mighty impressive beast! Swimming up to it was actually quite terrifying - I could see why they told you not to swimRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasTárcolesCapulínPaso Rieles9°48’3” N 84°36’22” W
December 11, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We were moving hotels today so we started by doing the jungle walk through the hotels grounds. Got very rained on again! Started driving towards the new hotel and stopped at a really cool waterfallRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasIsla Palo SecoEstero Meros9°29’19” N 84°18’54” W
December 12, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
All felt very tired so we just had a beach day. We also all ended up really sunburnt. Swam in the pool and Ocean and then went for a sunset walk.
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasQueposPaquitaIsla Damas9°26’58” N 84°11’53” W
December 13, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Went on a bit of a mission this morning to help release some sea turtles. The journey over was very interesting - we had to drive through some backwards nowhere and onto a ferry which was veryRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de AlajuelaGaritaCuesta ColoradaZoo Ave10°0’47” N 84°16’26” W
December 14, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Had to take Ben to the airport and went to an animal sanctuary today. Driving hasn’t got any less crazy and there was a reeeeeeally angry cat that paced and hissed at us which was fun. Saw lots ofRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasJacóPochotalCerro Guapinol9°35’53” N 84°37’2” W December 15, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
Went to find a waterfall and the heavens then opened! After sitting in the shelter for a while we decided to go elsewhere and ended up at an abandoned hotel full of really cool graffiti and iguanas!Read more
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasQuebrada AzulPlaya Manuel Antonio9°22’51” N 84°8’45” W
