You can view more pictures related to this article on the Facebook page of The Costa Rica Star. If you would like the author of this article to write a review about your hotel or business in Costa Rica using an article and HD pictures, contact us. Last Tuesday morning we found out, I had mistakenly noted 8 A.M. for the van pick up to Arenal, which was actually 2 P.M. With six hours to kill...

You can view more pictures related to this article on The Costa Rica Star Facebook page. If you would like the author of this article, Rey Waters, to come to your Hotel in Costa Rica to write a review and take HD pictures, contact us. Yesterday we had the early breakfast buffet at the Best Western Jaco and then went for check out. A van picked us up at 8:45 for our trip to Monteverde. Abo...

You can view more pictures related to this article on The Costa Rica Star Facebook page. During our recent visit to Costa Rica, we planned two and a half days at the Arenal volcano area. My wife wanted to relax in some hot spring pools and hike some trails. We searched the internet for lodging that would be reasonable and close to the activities surrounding the volcano. We came across Lo...

Our recent trip to Costa Rica included a visit to the pacific coast and Manuel Antonio, just south of Quepos. You can view pictures from our trip on The Costa Rica Star Facebook page. The nation’s most popular National Park is the smallest, yet has abundant wildlife and some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. We met a local who was marketing the day tours and led us to the entranc...

After a full day of house hunting, our friend Francisco recommended Shawarma El Badawi for our dinner. Approximately 0.7 miles west from Wal-Mart on Road no. 3, at San Francisco, Heredia, sits the very small and comfortable restaurant. With only 5 tables and 10 counter stools in an open setting the atmosphere is very warm and inviting. One entire wall is a photo of Beirut. The owner Nata...

A must stop when visiting Monteverde is Stella’s Bakery & Coffee Shop. Founded in 1992, Stella’s is one of Monteverde’s longest running establishments known for their baked goods, made to order sandwiches, quiche, homemade soups, and a variety of milkshakes, teas, coffee, and much more. Decorating the walls of Stella’s are the eclectic paintings from Stella herself. Now 85, she retired fr...