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Climbing Chirripo, Costa Rica's Highest Peak

Hiking to the summit of Cerro Chirripo, Costa Rica’s highest peak at 12,533 feet.

Monteverde: Home of the Resplendent Quetzal

I spotted a green-and-red shadow swooping through the forest canopy: my first resplendent quetzal sighting!

Tenorio & the Celeste Waterfall

A magical trip to the celestial blue waters of Rio Celeste, in Tenorio National Park.

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Climbing Chirripo, Costa Rica's Highest Peak

Hiking to the summit of Cerro Chirripo, Costa Rica’s highest peak at 12,533 feet.
Monteverde: Home of the Resplendent Quetzal

I spotted a green-and-red shadow swooping through the forest canopy: my first resplendent quetzal sighting!
Tenorio & the Celeste Waterfall

A magical trip to the celestial blue waters of Rio Celeste, in Tenorio National Park.
Best Rainy Season Activities

From May-November, Costa Rica's green season brings sunny mornings, small crowds and seasonal discounts.
Hiking to Chato Volcano's Crater Lake

Cerro Chato is an extinct volcanic peak that hides in the shadow, both literally and figuratively, of its more famous partner, Arenal.
Tarcoles River Crocodiles

Watch dozens of 16-foot dinosaurs basking in the sun, or prowling the waterways for a tasty snack.
Day Trip to San Jose's Pueblo Antiguo

At San Jose's Pueblo Antiguo, I felt like Doctor Who: somehow, I had gone back in time to the late 19th century.
Rincon de La Vieja Canopy Tour

My need for airborne speed has led me to several of Costa Rica's most popular canopy tours, and my favorite is in Rincon de la Vieja.
Hot Springs Hopping in Arenal

The highlights of my visit to Arenal were undoubtedly the volcano-fed hot springs – there are four thermal resorts – each appealing in its own way.
Chachagua Rainforest: One of 1,000 Wonders

My father gifted me the book “1,000 Places to See Before You Die.” Full of fun, incredible, and memorable journeys around the world, the volume lists three destinations in Costa Rica – and my husband and I were visiting the most private of them all: Chachagua Rainforest Hotel.