Wednesday, August 24, 2011

CABO BLANCO ABSOLUTE RESERVE

Cabo Blanco Biological Reserve, established in 1963, is the only government protected area created before the inception of the park service in 1970 that has survived to this day.
The reserve occupies the southernmost tip of the Nicoya peninsula and protects the largest tract of an extremely important example of mixed evergreen and deciduous moist tropical forest in the area. Size: 1,172 hectares in-land and 1,700 hectares in the ocean. Distance from San José: 300 kilometers. Have a Trails and the Dry Season: November through April.


The place is home to many rare and threatened species, including curassows, crested guan, brocket deer and jaguarundi, along with some more common species like howler monkeys, raccoons and kinkajous. There are excellent tide pools along the coast, and Isla Cabo Blanco is a very important seabird-breeding site.


Monday, August 22, 2011

THE RAINY SEASON LOOMS AHEAD


This year the “Rainy Season” also known as “Green Season” is expected to start in mid May and if you travel during that period that gets extended until the end of October you will enjoy a particular condition of the country that those who travel during the Dry Season did not enjoy: This time of the year, everywhere you look; you’ll see green, green, and green. Don’t know what it is, but there’s something truly primeval and invigorating about being surrounded by lush tropical vegetation during rainy season. It makes you feel truly alive in every sense of the word, but don’t take our word for it – come see for yourself.


Generally, rains occur in the early afternoons in the highlands, mid-afternoons in the pacific lowlands, and late afternoons and night in the Atlantic lowlands.
The days often start out warm and sunny, although “temporales” are not uncommon. In the highlands, rainy season usually means an hour or two of rain in the mid-afternoon. Still be prepared, because after 23 hours of a given day maybe dry and pleasant, on the 24 hour the rain may be hard as a waterfall.
A very convenient fact is that during the rainy season most hotels and tour companies provide discounted rates and special packages to their clients.

Contact us today and take advantage of those “Green Season Specials” we can offer to you and your clients and don’t miss the chance of exploring Costa Rica as not many travelers have done it.
The land of the eternal spring is waiting for you!!!!!!!