By: Genna Marie Guanacaste is one of the most important provinces in all of Costa Rica – and not just because it’s the country’s busiest tourist sector. This region is home to some of the most gorgeous beaches, the best hiking trails and arguably the most beautiful farmland in Central America. But Guanacaste didn’t always…

By: Genna Marie Howler monkeys are super common in the Tamarindo area. Here are Blue Water’s favorite tips to pretty much guarantee finding them. 1) Choose a Destination and Stick With It Don’t try to squeeze in all of Costa Rica’s hotspots into a single week-long vacation. I know it’s tempting to cram Arenal, Monteverde,…

By: Genna Marie It’s guanábana in Spanish, and graviola in Portuguese. In Cambodia it’s prickly custard apple, in Thailand it’s Brazilian paw paw, and in the US it’s soursop fruit. Whatever you call it, this strange-looking fruit is finger-licking good and offers an impressive range of health benefits. On the outside, the guanabana (pronounced gwa-nah-bah-nah)…

In 2021, we were proud to transition Blue Water Adventures to new ownership. Please visit them at Blue Zone Experience. By: Genna Marie If you’re planning to visit Costa Rica between May and November, you’ve probably seen advertising for “green season” prices. Green season is just a nice way to say “rainy season.” Luckily, that…

By: Genna Marie Yep. That’s right. The rumors are true: this June there were at least two confirmed whale shark sightings near Las Catalinas, a popular dive site just 15 miles off the coast of Tamarindo (and only 8 miles from Flamingo). Compared to other pelagic sea creatures, whale shark sightings are rather uncommon and…

Surgery in Costa Rica. “Better service, than I have received in places like Houston or San Diego.” By Rob Goodell   It is no secret that Costa Rica is becoming a popular destination where people from around the world can come and receive state of the art medical care at a fraction of the cost…

One of the perks of owning a travel firm is I get to do ‘inspections’ as we in the travel industry call them. Rio Perdido was a newer spot brought to my attention that I just had to visit. So, we set out and did just that. Rio Perdido, or its English translation, the “Lost…

Living in Costa Rica WIth Kids. Learning to play tennis and golf at Hacienda Pinilla By Rob Goodell I have said it before and I will say it again, kids rule in Costa Rica! This weekend I took the family to Hacienda Pinilla and we had a total blast. Pinilla is a large, upscale beach…

The typical ‘Fiestas’ in Villareal, Guanacaste by Rob Goodell   Guanacaste is kind of like the Texas of Costa Rica. Though it is the largest of all the provinces in the country, it only holds about 9% of the population. With its wide plains and open country, the cattle industry has played a major roll…