A Great Idea

Locals know that the rip-tide at Las Manchas beach can be quite dangerous, yet tourists aren´t aware of the danger. However, new signs on the beach explain why it's necessary to keep swimming to your left, because the riptide current pulls you out to the right, and now there is a safety line on the right hand side.

In mid to late dry season, tropical hardwoods begin to bloom. Some of these flowers are edible and delicious!

Pochote - an endangered hardwood, logged for its fine lumber. Flowers and leaves are edible and high in Vitamin C.

This magnificent tree contains substances in its leaves, stem, fruit and seeds which may be used for medical purposes, as organic pesticides, for constructions and even for curing domestic animals.

Don´t miss out on all the fun that the Costa Rican summer has to offer. The Christmas season kicks off with an impressive parade of floats decorated by many public service affilates. Children will delight in the guest appearance of Santa Claus. The "Festival de Luz" is held in the first days of December in San José. The longest festival of the country is held in Palmares during 2 weeks in the beginning of the year. The festival brings together traditions of the past and newer influences of our modern day, including a grand techno party.