The only constant in life is change. Sometimes change is slow and almost unnoticeable while other times it happens so fast it is shocking and hard to adapt to. At 8:42 am on September 5th, 2012 Costa Rica's Nicoya peninsula was forever reshaped in just two... more »
Costa Rica Travel Articles
Costa Rica - Legend of La Segua
I have a confession to make...I used to be a beer snob. Until I moved to Costa Rica roughly 6 years ago, I only drank beers with prestigious names like Stella Artois, Newcastle, and Becks or micro-brews such as Pete's Wicked Ale, Palmetto ...more »
Pirate Tales of Costa Rica
Tall tales of tall ships carrying priceless treasures have been repeated throughout history and have spurred many treasure hunters to risk life and limb searching for lost gold silver and religious symbols adorned with jewels. Costa Rica ...more »
The Best Coffee in the World
The alarm clock on my iPad went off at 5:30 am. I slowly rolled over, clicked the off button and started rubbing my eyes as my feet hit the concrete floor of the house I rented in the small mountain town of Orosi, located just outside of ...more »
The Endless Waves of Pavones, Costa Rica
A solid south swell is headed to Costa Rica. It is time to load the surfboards, coolers, and beach chairs into the truck and head to Pavones, home of one of the longest waves in the world. I have butterflies in my stomach my mind is ...more »
3 Amazing Costa Rica National Parks
It is no secret that Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. This tiny Central American country is home to over 12,000 species of plants, 830 bird species, 1,200 butterfly species, 230 different mammals, ...more »
5 "Must Visit" Restaurants in Costa Ballena
Costa Ballena is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. If you are visiting the area you are sure to play in the ocean, swim in waterfalls, and zip line through the jungle. In order to take full advantage of your time, you are ...more »
10 Things to do in Costa Ballena
Costa Ballena is a small region of Costa Rica that spans from the Baru river and Playa Dominical in the north, down to Ojochal and the Terraba River in the south. This 30 mile stretch of dramatic coastline offers its visitors amazing ...more »
Cirque Du Soleil - Costa Rica
Cirque Du Soleil is coming to Costa Rica to perform May 31st through June 15th with their multifaceted creative force known as 'Varekai'. Varekai includes acrobatic performances, acting, art from around the world, imaginary worlds, dance, ...more »
Best Fest 2013
The My Destination Costa Rica staff was thrilled to hear about a new music festival being born in Costa Ballena. We had no idea what to expect but wanted to support this new endeavor with the mind set that, if done correctly it would be a ...more »
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The ocean floor exploded causing a violent ripple effect changing the bathymetry along the Nicoya.