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Exploring Costa Rica’s National Parks: 7 Within a 2.5-Hour Drive of Tamarindo

Rincon de la Vieja adventure tours

Living in Tamarindo, you’ll soon find yourself exploring beaches and waterfalls, tropical dry forest and active volcanoes. In other words, all manner of ecological riches and diverse landscapes, many of which are ensconced, conserved, and protected within breathtaking Costa Rica national parks. And again, living in Tamarindo, you’re going to be close to many of…

Sustainable Vacation? Eco-Friendly Trip? 7 Tips for Ethical Travel in Costa Rica

Costa Rica banned wildlife selfies

Planning your next big vacation? Wondering how to travel to Costa Rica ethically? Know that your trip – your experience, your choices, your destinations, your accommodations – can all leave a positive impact. That is the spirit of ethical travel. Yes, you really can honor your values while you support Costa Rican communities. You can…

Once in a Lifetime: 7 Costa Rica Travel Experiences You’d Regret Missing

Rio Celeste blue river in Costa Rica

What do flaming-red sunsets, meditative sea turtles, and big-adventure, helmets-required jungle waterslides have in common? They’re all on our list of can’t-miss Costa Rica travel experiences: the adventures, journeys, and can’t-quite-describe-them moments that will mark your trip, move you deeply, and become forever memories that you carry home.  From true-blue rivers and volcanic mud baths…

Private Chefs, Infinity Pools & Other Must-Have Amenities (and 9 Vacation Rentals in Conchal Beach that Deliver!)

private chef at vacation rentals in Conchal Beach

In 2021, we were proud to transition Blue Water Adventures and Blue Water Vacation Rentals to new ownership. Please visit them at Blue Zone Experience. “Must-have” is relative, we know. But, hear us out: Within the context of luxury amenities and vacation rentals in Conchal Beach – one of the more upscale locations of Costa…

A Vacation Outdoors: Explore Costa Rica’s Pacific, Active Volcanoes, Endangered Dry Forest & Rare Ecosystems

Costa Rica tours into the great outdoors

In 2021, we were proud to transition Blue Water Adventures to new ownership. Please visit them at Blue Zone Experience. Ah – the great outdoors. In Costa Rica, they’re even more spectacular: Fresh air, shining sun, and 180º Pacific panoramas. Breaching whales, squawking toucans, and curious white-faced monkeys. Dusty backroads, natural hot springs, and scenic…

Costa Rica Coronavirus Travel 2021: What You Need (and Want) to Know

In 2021, we were proud to transition Blue Water Adventures and Blue Zone Vacation Rentals to new ownership. Please visit them at Blue Zone Experience. You may know that Costa Rica re-opened its borders in August 2020. You may also know that local and international regulations have changed, been refined, and updated since then. So,…

Wait, You’re Also a Costa Rica Travel Agency? We Are! And Here are 6 of Our Favorite Adventures

Blue Water Adventures a Costa Rica travel agency

In 2021, we were proud to transition Blue Water Adventures to new ownership. Please visit them at Blue Zone Experience. Surprise! If you’ve come to know Blue Water Properties through our real estate or vacation rentals, you may not know that we also specialize in tours and adventures. Plot twist: We do! Meet Blue Water…