Sloth in a tree at The Goddess Garden

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

Cahuita National park, The Goddess Garden, where the ocean meets the sea

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

Tropical Fruits of Costa Rica

Costa Rica may be renowned for its pristine beaches and lush ​rainforests, but it’s also home to many gardens that grow an abundant variety of tropical fruit. Try some for yourself by visiting the weekend farmers’ markets, sampling a fruit smoothie at a … 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

Learn more about Talamanca

The Goddess Garden is located in Talamanca. The canton of Talamanca is located in the extreme southeast of the province of Limon, Costa Rica. It is comprised of the districts of Cahuita, Bratsi, Telire and Sixaola, the area which has the … 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