Post tag archive: Costa Rica

Puerto Jiménez: Where the Jungle is Your Backyard

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Puerto Jiménez On The Osa Peninsula The Osa Peninsula is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity and Puerto Jiménez, its largest town, is conveniently close to the National Park, Corcovado National Forest, which constitutes much of that biodiversity. Rather than the Pacific, it sits on the gulf-side, its beaches lapping up the warm waters…

Authentic Costa Rica: 10 Stunning Spots Off the Tourist Trail

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Discover Off the Beaten Path Destinations in Costa Rica Costa Rica is undeniably one of the most breathtaking countries in Central America. But the real magic happens when you explore off the beaten path destinations in Costa Rica—those hidden gems where the jungle, wildlife, and tranquil beaches reveal the country’s most authentic side. Why Explore…

Solo Female Travel in Costa Rica: Is It Safe? 12 Tips From Someone Who Lives Here

Is It Safe For Women To Travel Solo In Costa Rica

You’ve been thinking about this trip for a while now. Maybe it started as a quiet thought somewhere between your morning practice and a life that’s been moving a little too fast. A yoga retreat deep in the jungle. A teacher training that finally feels within reach. A week — or a month — somewhere…

Which Is Better For A Yoga Retreat In Costa Rica? Nosara vs. Osa?

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Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica: Nosara vs. Osa Peninsula If you’re looking for a yoga retreat in Costa Rica, you’re in the right place. With lush jungles, endless beaches, and a deeply rooted culture of wellness, Costa Rica offers the ideal setting for transformative yoga experiences. The country’s name literally means “rich coast,” and it…

The Best Travel Blogs About Costa Rica

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Your bags are packed and you’re ready to go. Costa Rica has been on your must-visit travel list for ages and you’re finally ready to explore. From the bustling capital of San Jose to the steamy volcanoes up North, down to the stunning beaches along the coast. Costa Rica is a land with a vast…

The Boruca People: How an Indigenous Community in Costa Rica Refused to Disappear

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To lose a culture is to lose a way of life. The Boruca people, an indigenous community nestled in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica near the Osa Peninsula, have been fighting for their way of life since Christopher Columbus made his fourth, and final, voyage to these shores in 1502. More than five…

Running On The Osa Peninsula: Paradise Found

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One of my favorite new rituals at Blue Osa is running on the Osa Peninsula, where I connect with nature and find peace in motion. I often find myself reflecting deeply while running on the Osa Peninsula, which has transformed my appreciation for the stunning beauty surrounding me. Yoga at Blue Osa Retreat and Spa…

Uncover the Wildlife Wonders of the Matapalo Jungle Hike

Sloth hanging in a tree in the jungles of Costa Rica.

An Early Start for a Jungle Adventure The 5 am alarm sounds a bit harsh on a Saturday morning—my official day off. I try to ignore it, but my girlfriend Holly (also my fiancé and lifelong adventure buddy) pulls me out of bed. Today, we’re finally doing some exploring after three weeks within the comforting…

The Wedding Of Jonathan And Kelly At Blue Osa

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There were no wedding plans on the horizon when Jonathan and Kelly vacationed at Blue Osa in 2012. Jon and Kelly joked that a destination wedding at Blue Osa would be an awesome choice (someday). December 2016. The couple returned to Blue Osa for their destination wedding. Twenty-eight family members and friends join them for…

Don’t Worry About It Ending, It’s Just a Disguise for a New Beginning

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I’ll admit, I am not a fan of “endings”. Most recently this was evident when my yoga teacher training concluded. Even though all the students were strangers at the beginning, by the end of the month we had become a family and it was sad when the time came for each of us to return…

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