At Goddess Garden, we celebrate the wonders of the natural world, and today we want to share some love for one of our favorite creatures: the sloth! These slow-moving, lovable creatures are more than just adorable; they teach us valuable … Read More
Discover the Majestic Goddess Tree
Discover the Majestic Goddess Tree at The Goddess Garden Eco-Resort Nestled in the lush, vibrant heart of Cahuita, Costa Rica, The Goddess Garden Eco-Resort is home to a stunning natural wonder—the oldest Kawe tree in the region, affectionately known … Read More
Costa Rica: A Wildlife Lover’s Paradise
Costa Rica boasts an Incredible amount of Biodiversity Costa Rica is a wildlife lover’s paradise! The small Central American country of Costa Rica is home to 5% of species found worldwide, though it contributes to only 0.03% of the earth’s … Read More
Beaches Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast
Learn about the best beaches you’ll find on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast Swimming in turquoise waters, napping under palm trees (watch out for the coconuts!), surfing some waves, watching the monkeys swing above your head: it obviously isn’t difficult to … Read More
Japanese Art of “Forest Bathing”
by C Kali Aitken Unfold in the presence of nature…. You are immersed in the jungle during your entire time at The Goddess Garden. You have an opportunity to forest / jungle bath several times each day and the benefits … Read More
Dragonflies and Butterflies in Costa Rica
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “bug.” It’s usually not a pleasant thought. Here in Costa Rica, some of our bugs are quite beautiful if you take a moment to look at them. … Read More
Forest Bathing & Earthing: Costa Rica
We all know how good being in nature can make us feel. We have known it for centuries. The sounds of the forest, the scent of the trees, the sunlight playing through the leaves, the fresh, clean air — these … Read More
Leatherback Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
Leatherback Sea Turtles are the largest sea turtles in the world and some of the most majestic animals on the planet. From March through July, the massive mother’s climb the beach to lay their eggs on the beaches in and … Read More
Oropendola Bird: A Spectacle to Behold
Learn more about the Oropendola Bird and their Unique Mating Rituals The bird is called the Oropendola (often, and understandably, misspelled as “Oropendula”). It’s a largish bird that looks black from a distance but is actually dark brown, with bright … Read More
Why Do Birds Migrate?
For a bird, traveling hundreds or thousands of miles between its breeding and non-breeding ranges is a difficult, perilous journey, one that not all birds survive. So why do birds migrate? What reasons send millions of birds into the risky … Read More