Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching
There are many tour options available in Puerto Vallarta. But one that you should not miss is whale watching. On our tour we had at least five sightings of whales, as many as three together, and one of dolphins.
Costa Rica Frogs
Costa Rica is home to some 175 species of amphibians, most of which are frogs. You will be both surprised and impressed by the variety and beauty of these tiny creatures.
La Paz Waterfall
La Paz waterfall, or Catarata de La Paz in Spanish, truly lives up to its name. Paz means peace, so it is Waterfall of Peace. When you see and hear the water cascading forcefully over the cliff…
Arenal Hot Springs
If you are looking to soak in relaxing and therapeutic volcano heated waters, also referred to as “hot springs”, then Arenal and La Fortuna in Costa Rica are one place you definitely should consider checking out. Arenal is an active volcano and is situated by the town of La Fortuna. Both are located in the… More
Guanajuato – The Historic Town
Guanajuato is one of Mexico’s most beautiful cities. It is filled with history, cafes and restaurants, museums, colonial architecture, and more. Discover one of the best kept secrets of Mexico where you can feel the European influence brought in during the country’s early days.
Platanitos Beach – Mexico’s Hidden Secret
One of the greatest assets of Mexico is the seemingly unending stretch of beaches. Most tourists prefer to go to well trodden and developed areas but if you are like us, then you like to explore the lesser known and developed but equally impressive beaches. Platanitos is one such beach in Riviera Nayarit. It is… More
Beautiful Vallarta Sunset
Puerto Vallarta is famous for its pristine and breathtaking sunsets. No matter what time of the year you come to Puerto Vallarta, you are almost guaranteed to have a spectacular sunset each evening. There are restaurants by the beach that offer ideal seating so you can enjoy a freshly caught fish with wine or another… More
Scenes from Arenal
Arenal volcano is located just outside of the town of La Fortuna. Once you leave the town towards Arenal along a long winding road lined with hotels, resorts and spas, you can see the impressive size of this mighty volcano from almost anywhere. These photos were taken in and around the Arenal National Park.
Birds of Costa Rica: Ochraceous Wren
The Ochraceous Wren, Troglodytes ochraceus, is a small songbird of the wren family. It is an endemic resident breeding species in Costa Rica and eastern Panama. This little guy was photographed in Palmares, Costa Rica, while shielding itself from tropical rain shower.
Birds of Costa Rica: Crimson-collared Tanager
The Crimson-collared Tanager, Ramphocelus sanguinolentus, is a rather small Central American songbird. It was first described by the French naturalist René-Primevère Lesson in 1831, its specific epithet from the Latin adjective sanguinolentus, “bloodied”, referring to its red plumage. These photos were taken in the La Fortuna/Arenal area.
