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Wildlife Sanctuary in Osa

When Minaet (the Ministry of Environment, Energy, and Telecommunications) began to impose intimidating fines, many people started giving away their “pets” voluntarily. Unfortunately, Minaet does not have proper shelters for those creatures. The wildlife sanctuary […]

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Increasing the Beauty of Uvita

One of the working committees of the Chamber of Tourism of Costa Ballena (CACOBA), directed by Pilar Dailinger, is focusing on increasing the beauty of Uvita, now an emerging center of commerce and banking in […]

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Huen = frog, fertility symbol

The frog was regarded by the ancients Bruncas as a fertility symbol and death symbol. Today, it is a highly respected amphibian for its powerful poison. It is admired for its spectacular beauty and size. […]

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Nature Guide Cesar Fonseca

Cesar is a very experienced guide in forest and maritime environment. He has worked with several tour operators covering the National Parks of Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Corcovado, and Marino Ballena. He found a brand-new challenge […]

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The Poison-Dart Frog

One of the most famous frogs of Costa Rica is known as Blue Jeans or Strawberry Poison-dart Frog (Dendrobates pumilio) it lives on the Caribbean side of the country. However, few people know its Pacific […]

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