Wednesday, April 20, 2011

EASTER WEEK TRADITION IN COSTA RICA


As a traditional catholic country Costa Rica Easter Weekcelebrations where introduced by Spain since the conquest and colonial periods.
Nowadays Ester week is a great opportunity to watch the charming processions performed all over the country.
From the religious perspective, it is a time of reflection and spiritual renewal where the main commemorated events are the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

It is also a fating period, where several special meals are prepared as part of the same traditional celebrations.
For many others Easter Week is mostly a time to relax and to have a good time. However, some people choose to stay at home and to join religious celebrations.
Nearly everything shuts down from Thursday toMonday; some transportation services also stop completely.
A good number of locals do travel to the mountains or down to the beaches, especially, where they spend most of the week taking advantage of this “mid-summer” vacation. Even when modern times brake and transform old traditions, the solemnity of Ester remains in the hearts no matter if spend this time at the beach or by your neighborhood church.

Remember this year Ester Week dates are from April 17 to 24.

Contact us today and find out about the special we have for this special week join us and experience more of our traditions, those that make our country a very unique place in the world.






















Monday, April 18, 2011

ARENAL; HIGHLIGHT OF THE COSTA RICA NORTHERN PLAINS.

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The Arenal area showcases some of our most scenic countryside and small towns. Only a two-hour drive from San Jose, small agriculture communities and cattle ranches cover rolling hills and deep valleys. Known as the heart of Costa Rica, you’ll find a strong cultural identity here.
Fortuna, situated at 253 meters above sea level, is made up of people with great spirit and business drive, who have converted a largely agricultural region into a booming commercial and tourism destination.
The city features a lovely surrounding landscape, the most imposing features of which are the picture-perfect cones of Volcán Arenal.
Arenal Volcano is one of the world's most spectacular volcanoes. In addition to huge ash columns and eruptions of glowing rock, the volcano occasionally sets off pyroclastic avalanches- a dramatic flow of fast moving hot gas and rock. Arenal has maintained constant activity since the time it re-awoke, after a span of nearly 400 years, with a huge eruption in 1968.
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Curative mineral hot springs, hundreds of birds species at the Caño Negro National Park, La Fortuna Waterfall and it impressive surroundings will be de delight of those looking for the perfect encounter with “Mother Nature”.
 
Extreme adventure activities such canyoning, nature walks on the trails from where the volcano is the only witness and high suspension bridges through the forest, also make of this area a unique and definitely a must when visiting Costa Rica.

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Due to the number of attractions and activities to enjoy in the area it is suggested to stay at least 2 nights in Arenal.
A wide variety of hotels going from budget to five stars properties are available, most of them with a volcano view and within a short distance from the volcano and the town of Fortuna.