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Sunset at Corcovado

Whether your Holy Week this year is all about travel, worship or politics – or just a regular week at the office – we hope it holds at least a little R&R. And maybe some Osa daydreams.

Read more about how a trip to Drake Bay or Corcovado National Park can fit into a coast-to-coast Costa Rican trip:

https://ticotimes.net/travel/explore-the-best-of-costa-rica-with-this-two-week-itinerary

Would you like to submit a photo to our #TTPicOfTheDay series – the view from your home or favorite Costa Rican spot, or any other image you care to share? Please send horizontal photos at least 1100 pixels wide to kstanley@ticotimes.net. We’d love to see the sights with you.

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