The benefits of World Tourism Day in Costa Rica

World Tourism Day is September 27th.  This is a day for humanity to celebrate the various advantages of tourism in terms of economic development and the spirit of global cooperation. For Costa Rica, with its natural beauty and friendly people, World Tourism Day can bring the country to a new state of prosperity. Tourism in …

Spending Mother’s Day in Costa Rica

Mother’s Day may have passed in the United States a few months ago, but it’s just about to get started in Costa Rica.  And Mother’s Day in Costa Rica is a very important day…so important that it’s a national holiday!  This is partially because of the country’s large population of practicing Catholics, where the mother …

Guanacaste Day Celebrations in Costa Rica

Every year on July 25th, Costa Rica celebrates the joining together and annexation of the Guanacaste province in 1824. Perhaps the largest and one of the most important national celebrations, this event lasts for the whole week leading up to July 25th and often continues for days after. When Guanacaste was annexed from Nicaragua, Costa …

Overnight Surf Trips in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is known as the happiest country in the world and rightfully so. There are so many enjoyable and fun activities to do while you are here on your family vacation.  One of the most popular activities to try out in Costa Rica is surfing. Here in Guanacaste where Real Surf Trips is located, …

National Coffee Day in Costa Rica

¡Viva el surf! For those of you with a rudimentary understanding of Spanish, that means surf’s up. Now that you’re awake, let’s grab a cup of Joe and head to the beautiful coast of Costa Rica. Why? National Coffee Day is coming up! Is there a better reason to get up? Absolutely! Coffee to revive …

National Parks Day in Costa Rica

August 24th is National Parks Day in Costa Rica.  Costa Rica has 126 protected areas and of these 28 are National Parks and three are declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. These protected areas make up 25% of the county’s land. During the National Parks Day celebrations, there are often special tree planting ceremonies and …