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
5 Most Controversial Topics In Yoga
1. THE GREAT VEGETARIAN DEBATE Some schools of yoga say you absolutely can NOT eat meat and call yourself a yoga student. That’s because one of the niyamas of yoga is ahimsa, or non-harming. And, well, you can’t eat meat without harming another … Read More
What to Do on Rainy Day in Costa Rica
There are two seasons in Costa Rica, rainy season and dry season. Some parts of the country are rainier than others, but if you are in Costa Rica between May and November, you can expect to experience some rain – from … Read More