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Upcoming: The Central Pacific Coast

The sun poked out for a short spell, and I was fortunate enough to capture the moment at Los Sueños Marina, in Playa Herradura. I´m in the area preparing a series of articles on the Central Pacific Coast, which stretches from Herradura and Jacó to Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Check back with us over the next week or two to find out more about this region.

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