Costa Rica's Ring of Fire

The Pacific Ring of Fire Circle includes over 120 volcanic sites just in Costa Rica. Six of these are active volcanoes, 61 are dormant and the rest are labeled extinct. Of the six active volcanoes five of them are over 6,000 feet high. Costa Rica has well over 200 volcanic formations that are over 65 million years old. The Ring of Fire is considered to be Costa Rica's main tourist attraction (next to our tropical beaches, of course!), for visitors and scientists from around the globe. The volcanoes have created the beautiful landscape of this area with rich soil that is very fertile. The fertile soil contributes to verdant forestation and a large population of bird, wildlife and many tropical plants and trees. 

The natural beauty and landscapes create a great recreational area for hiking, white water rafting, fishing, surfing, boating, swimming, kayaking and horseback riding as well as camping, biking and exploration. Each volcano district has its own distinct natural beauty and characteristics. There are three volcanic ranges in Costa Rica: Guanacaste Range, Central Volcanic Range, and Talamanca Range each in its own right is a great place to visit. 

The top seven volcanoes that are touted to be the best to visit are:

•         Arenal Volcano
•         Rincon de la Vieja Volcano (closest to us at Sueno del Mar)
•         Poas Volcano
•         Turrialba Volcano
•         Tenorio Volcano
•         Irazu Volcano
•         Miravalles Volcano

Each volcanic region in Costa Rica has a distinct landscape and features that are awesome to see. If you are able to take an extended trip to Costa Rica you should plan to visit at least one of these seven wonders in the Costa Rica Ring of Fire. This region hosts gorgeous landscapes and tropical vegetation as well as wildlife that thrives in its fertile soil. 

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

 

Guanacaste Day: Celebrating the Annexation of Guanacaste

Prior to 1824, Guanacaste was part of Nicaragua.  Due to the many active civil wars in Nicaragua at that time, the residents of Guanacaste wanted to be annexed to Costa Rica. The Central American Federation said yes to their request, and Guanacaste was annexed to Costa Rica. The people of Guanacaste take great pride in being part of Costa Rica. Their annexation by choice is celebrated for its core values of democracy each year with a nationwide holiday. The celebration is huge, especially in our Guanacaste province. All banks, schools, post offices and government offices as well as other commercial centers close for this holiday celebration. Annually on July 25th, all of Costa Rica celebrates Guanacaste Day. 

The celebrations include parades, folk dances, music, showing cattle and other activities. Rodeos are also typical of the holiday celebration. However these rodeos are not like the bullfights in Spain...Tico style of bullfighting does not include killing the bull. It is about young men teasing the bull or cow without any weapons, just having fun and for the sport. 

Similar to festivals around the world the streets are filled with vendors of local handicrafts and local foods. Concerts, fireworks and folk dances are also part of the celebrations. The most popular dances are Caballito Nicoyano and the Punto Guanacasteco, old historical folk dances. The festivities include the local children and most of the parades are children dressed in costumes and masks, having much fun.  The music includes the playing of Costa Rica's national instrument, the marimba. 

Interested in participating in the events?  Let us know and we'll be happy to direct you to a local festival nearby!

Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.

Let's fly at the jungle!

One of the most fun activities we have to offer at our boutique hotel is the Zip Lining tour.

Maria Jose from SiSiSi transfers and tours takes us to the famous Finca la Norma where Pura Aventura lets you enjoy a fantastic day full of adrenaline and fun.

Is one of our most recommended tours. Our guests Bruce and Victoria came back delighted. A ones in a lifetime experience. Sol couldn’t help herself and join them, she tents to escape with the guest for some fun adventures.

              

 If you like to fly, try this tour

More info in our office.

Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.

Our Day Guard.

 All of our guests know and love our new day guard. They always see him sunning himself at the entrance when coming and going from our beautiful beach-side boutique hotel.

They really find it fun to have to ask permission to enter and to use the stairs. And of course they love to name him - Juan, Jose, or even Mary Lou.

This species of Iguana is very typical of this area in Costa Rica and there are many in the areas surrounding Sueño del Mar.

So come stay with us in Tamarindo. You will always have a great reception from our friendly iguana when you visit us in our tropical vacation oasis.    

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.