They often say it's in the journey, not the destination, where you learn life's greatest lessons. Those people have never tried driving in Costa Rica, where those supposed lessons will beat you over the head and leave you stuck in a river in the middle of nowhere.
What's so special about Santa Teresa, the surf mecca on the Nicoya Peninsula that's been called one of the world's most beautiful beaches? I set out on a long and tiring journey to find out.
Cabo Blanco's sheer isolation on the southernmost tip of Nicoya Peninsula makes it a secluded paradise worth visiting. So why don't more people come here?
La Paz Waterfall Gardens, said to be the third most visited park in Costa Rica, is famous for its waterfalls and butterflies, but it also boasts big cats, monkeys and rare birds.
