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Javi the Frog's Costa Rica Travel Blog - Page 7

Costa Rica's Top Active Volcanoes for 2014

The three most active volcanoes in Costa Rica right now (in 2014) are the Irazú Volcano, the Poás Volcano and the Turrialba Volcano. Each volcano has a unique history... [More]

La casona de Santa Rosa used in the battle of William Walker in Santa Rosa National Park

Costa Rica's Military Abolition History

Costa Rica is one of the few countries in the world that doesn't have an army. In fact, the abolition of the Costa Rican military was drafted into the country's constitution in 1949! However, the country does have an interesting military history...[More]

Todd Sarouhan & Javi the Frog with his GoPro tubing on Rio Negro

White Water Tubing in Costa Rica

Recently I took the plunge and went on an amazing white water tubing tour in my homeland of Costa Rica. What an adventure! My adventure took me down the Rio Negro river...[More]

8 Overwhelming Swarms of Cute Animals that Could Totally Take Over the World

These animals may look cute, but I advise you to look past their cuddly fuzzy coats and little button eyes. What are they doing in a big group like that? What are they talking about? Is it about me?...[More]

The 9 Most Bizarre Things That Have Washed Up on Beaches

Sometimes you find a cool shell at the beach and your day has been made. Well, what if you would've found one of THESE crazy things. The ocean is a place of unexplored beauty and mystery, but at times that mystery gets upped to the next level. All of these are mostly unexplained things that have, in one way or another, wound up found by someone on a beach...[More]

8 Weirdest Cruise Trips

And you thought cruises were all the same. All these strange examples of commercial cruise ships continue to ask the long-pondered question, "Why simply be weird when you can be weird on a boat?...[More]

9 Vacations that will get your kids Pumped to Travel

When it comes to vacation, kids want something remarkable, active and fun. Here are some fantastic ideas to make your family have the traveling experience that everyone will enjoy and treasure forever...[More]

One Day in .... La Fortuna

If you are looking for adventures with more of an adrenaline rush, there are plenty of those available in La Fortuna too! During your visit, you could plan a day trip that involves some traditional operator tours in Costa Rica, like horseback riding, zip lining, whitewater rafting, and even waterfall repelling...[More]

7 Most Awesome Treasure Hauls Ever Found with a Metal Detector

Thing metal detecting only finds you boring treasure and uninteresting memories? Wrong. These people found the treasure hauls of their lives...[More]

Tips For Safe Camping In Costa Rica

Camping is a great option for visitors that are looking to extend their budgets and get the most out of their stay in Central America..[More]

12 Drinks Made for the Beach

There are some drinks that just scream summer, and sand, and a laid-back lifestyle. These are the drinks of the beach that I love, and that seaside trip would never be complete without them... [More]

7 Strangest Rainforest Plants

We know two things for sure about the rainforest; that it is mysterious, and that it has a lot of plants. The combination of these two makes for some pretty weird, okay, incredibly weird stuff...[More]

Amazing jumping dolphin in Osa Peninsula

See Dolphins in the warm and tropical waters of Costa Rica

My homeland of Costa Rica offers visitors more than just breathtaking landscapes, once-in-a-lifetime outdoor activities and a rich local experience. It is also a place that features an abundance of animal life....[More]

Guanacaste Tree or Elephant Ear Tree - Costa Rica National Tree

The Guanacaste Tree: History of Costa Rica’s National Tree

The Elephant Ear Tree became the national tree of Costa Rica on August 31, 1959. It was chosen in part because of its greenery and beauty, but also because the shade that it provides is symbolic of the protection ...[More]

The beautiful Cafe New York in Budapest, Hungary

Best Places in the World to Get a Cup of Coffee

When they say "World's Best Cup of Coffee", these guys may actually have a point. Check out these spots around the world that may just hold a candle to the name...[More]

8 Latin American Cultural Festivals Worth Checking Out

When you want to be involved in a pure cultural experience, there is nothing like witnessing an authentic cultural festival. They can make your vacations remarkable, beautiful, and unique in ways that a cookie-cutter resort stay cannot. Here are a few that are guaranteed fun and welcoming to foreign visitors. As always, when involved in any of these festivals, be respectful of cultural traditions...[More]

The Battle of Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa National Park was created not only to protect the natural, flourishing environment, but also to protect this area as a cultural and historical site where the legend of Juan Santamaría started...[More]

Crazy tree formation on hiking trail at Poas Volcano National Park

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Costa Rica Backpacking Trip

I understand that itch to explore, that pull to travel to new places and the excitement of seeing some of nature's most amazing landscapes...[More]

How Not to Die in the Rainforest

Imagine your river exploration trip suddenly went awry when an unexpected current sent you into some rapids. You go under and get separated from the group...[More]

History of the national bird: clay-colored thrush (Yigüirro)

With its unmistakable tune and people-friendly character, the clay-colored thrush is the national bird of Costa Rica. If only we had national amphibian! The melodious thrush, known locally as the Yigüirro, is one of the country's most common birds. While the species ranges from South Texas to northern Colombia, it holds a special place in the heart of Ticos...[More]