If there is one question that we in the tourism/hospitality industry get a LOT, it’s “Where do I go to see sloths?”

These days, Costa Rica is known for its dedication to eco-friendly practices, sustainability, and conservation. Countless organizations are dedicated to learning the best ways to conserve and protect the country’s natural resources and then taking it one step further and returning them to their former glory.

It doesn’t take long for visitors to Costa Rica to notice the variety of colorful flowers that grow almost everywhere in this lush, green, tropical oasis. They bloom on shrubs and hang from trees, climb powerlines, and seek refuge high in the jungle canopy overhead.

Today’s post is about one of Costa Rica’s most iconic and sought-after creatures. With its stunningly iridescent plumage and long curling tail feathers, the Resplendent Quetzal is a bird watcher's delight. It is also widely considered to be the most beautiful bird in the world.

First of all, what are The Monteverde Institute and  Life Monteverde, and what do they do?

Normally, we focus on Monteverde as a tourist destination but this amazing place is so much more. It’s a hub for education and research into many aspects of ecology, biodiversity, flora and fauna, microclimates, interconnectivity, and the effects of global warming.

The idea of Farm-to-Table food is far from new. It’s actually more of a return to days gone by when preparing dinner for your family involved a visit to your backyard garden, days where dishes changed with the season to take advantage of the fresh seasonal fruits and veggies that were available.

Visitors to the Ocotea Boutique Hotel often ask us about our unique name, perhaps because the Ocotea Tree, from which the hotel derives its name, is more commonly known by another name.

When you’re a small rural town in Costa Rica, people don’t really expect to see your name in the news, especially well-known global publications, but that doesn’t seem to apply to Monteverde the cloud-veiled jewel in Costa Rica’s selection of world-class destinations.