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Cabuya town in Costa Rica - North Pacific Nov 26

Cabuya in Costa Rica is located seven kilometers south of Playa Montezuma and just two kilometers from the Absolute Nature Reserve of Cabo Blanco. It also communicates directly with the Playa Malpaís only through a picturesque road suitable only for vehicles with dual traction. Cabuya is a rocky beach overlooking the open sea which has a beautiful coastal vegetation and with a very strong current in some parts. Cabuya also has a beautiful coastal scenery among which, the Cabuya Island has the particularity of having very old graves that dates from the pre-Columbian era that are quite interesting. During low tide the tourist can reach the island of Cabuya in Costa Rica walking through a rocky platform that connects the island with the coast directly.

You have to visit this island as it is a very special place for the practice of sport diving in some of its spectacular reefs, for that reason you should not forget to bring your scuba gear. A bus leaves every two hours from Montezuma and goes directly to Cabuya, the service costs about 40 cents per passenger. In addition, there are other activities available in the area such as surfing, visit beautiful beaches, canopy tours and excursions to the falls that are close.
Cabuya in Costa Rica is the ideal beach for long walks of exploration and observation of the nature in particular of Cabo Blanco. There are a few hotels and restaurants in Cabuya, but most of your needs can be resolved in most developed tourist places like Mal Pais, Santa Teresa or Montezuma.

Cabuya in Costa Rica is probably one of the most picturesque cities of Nicoya, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Cabuya can be reached by air, taking a flight from the Juan Santa Maria airport which only takes half an hour in arriving at the airport in Playa Tambor. From Playa Tambor Cabuya can be reached through a trip by car about 50 miles through the towns of Montezuma and Coban. If you are traveling by car from San Jose, you have to arrive at Puntarenas, take the ferry to Paquera and then move directly to Montezuma that is located near Cabuya in Costa Rica.

In Cabuya there are a lot of things to do, tourists can practice horseback riding for a few hours or all day or take one of the tours that will take you to the beach of Mal Pais that is known as the heart of surfing in Costa Rica. Tourists can also walk or ride a bicycle in the Cabo Blanco National Park, one of the most visited destinations in the area. This great national park is one of the most beautiful destinations that can be found near Cabuya in Costa Rica with its beautiful white sand beaches and a variety of colorful birds, monkeys and more.

Cabuya in Costa Rica is basically the prelude to the Absolute Nature Reserve of Cabo Blanco because it is just 2 miles from this beautiful place. The tourist should try to visit the park early. The reason is very simple; in the morning is when visitors can see more species of animals of all kinds that have not been frightened by visitors. After touring the park with their long walks is good to have a room reserved for the night, because it is almost certain that you will return tired and hungry, so there is no better option than to eat a good plate of seafood or the famous lobsters that are served in the restaurants of Cabuya.

Curu National Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica Nov 13

The Wildlife Refuge Curú is located in the picturesque town of Nicoya, in the province of Guanacaste. Regardless of its small size, this reserve is home to a great diversity of life forms, both terrestrial and marine. There also an important population of birds in the zone. It has a total area of 84 hectares and is located 151 kilometers from San Jose, Costa Rica

The existing habitat includes dry forest, swamps and tropical jungle near the beach. Some of the most common trees include the Panama tree and ancient cedars. The mammals that are found in these lands include deer, pacas, monkeys, coyotes and coatis to name a few. You can also find various kinds of reptiles such as venomous snakes and boas. The birds also form an important part of the eco system and can be found species such as hawks and eagles commonly.

The aquatic life of the zone includes hermit crabs, which are very numerous, oysters, lobsters and other crustaceans.

Rincon de la Vieja national park in Costa Rica Nov 12

Rincon de la Vieja National Park in Costa Rica (translated it means The old woman corner) is a volcano which is 1916 meters above sea level spread out over 400 square kilometers of land. This park has an area of 14,084 hectares and is located 264 kilometers from the capital San Jose and features a dry-tropical forest with its characteristic plants and animals. It is a very biodiverse area contrary to what many might think.

It was formed due to the simultaneous explosion of several volcanic cones that grew and came together in a single mountain. It has been identified nine independent sites of volcanic activity at the top of the mountain. One is active while others are slowly being eroded by the elements. Steam geysers and hot springs and are a common phenomenon in this area. In addition, there are lakes that contain sulfur dioxide, with layers of steam in constant boiling.

Rincon de la Vieja National Park in Costa Rica

Rincon de la Vieja National Park in Costa Rica

The thermal activity at the park increases in the rainy season by the amount of water constantly heated and evaporated. Studies carried out in the park have documented 257 species of birds. There are also small populations of mammals such as deer, tapirs and pumas and sloths bears.

Rincon de la Vieja is located in the north-eastern region near Liberia, Guanacaste. This park can be accessed by taking a dirt road of 21 kilometers, why we recommend going in a car with double traction.