More Vacation Options with a Costa Rica Rental Property

For those considering visiting in Central America generally and Costa Rica in specific, villa accommodations have become a popular alternative for newlyweds, friends and young families in search of an alternative to packaged getaways at a holiday resort. Villa vacation accommodations can offer the conveniences of home and increased flexibility to shape your days and nights. Here are a few points to consider when deciding between a resort and a vacation villa accommodation:

How To Rock San Juan Howler – Mountain Bike Action On Dec. 11, 2010

Central American’s newest premier mountain bike action scene – Nicaragua’s San Juan Howler is easy to rock to, if you let us show you how.

Punta Gorda Belize – Attractions To Enjoy

There is so much Belize attractions that will mesmerise you, and whet your appetite. One place in particular is the gorgeous Punta Gorda. This destination is where you will feast your eyes on flourishing emerald jungle that stretches beyond her boundaries, and sparkling waterfalls that tumble down looming mountains.

10 Travel Tips For A Great Road Trip

Traveling in Central America is not the same as traveling in any other part of the world so there are some things we should keep in mind, here are 10 of them:

Central America Wildlife – Black Necked Stilt

The Black-necked Stilt is a locally abundant shorebird of American wetlands and coastlines. They also have partially webbed feet, which allow them to swim – but they rarely do. Stilts’ legs are longer in proportion to their bodies than any other bird except the flamingo. The tail is white with some grey banding. A continuous area of black extends from the back along to the head. There, it forms a cap covering the entire head from the top to just below eye-level, with the exception of the areas surrounding the bill and a small white spot above the eye.

Central America Wildlife – Cattle Egret

The Cattle Egret is a cosmopolitan species of heron. These guys are found all over Central America and in Costa rica they can be found in the Manuel Antonio National Park. The non-breeding adult has mainly white feathers, a yellow bill and grayish-yellow legs. During the breeding season, adults of the western subspecies develop orange-buff plumes on the back, breast and crown.

Animal Facts – Ocelots

The ocelot’s appearance is similar to that of the domestic cat. Its fur resembles that of a Clouded Leopard or Jaguar. These guys receive many names and some are: McKenney’s Wildcat, Jaguatirica, Jaguarete, Tigrillo, Cunaguaro, or Manigordo (in Costa Rica and Panama). It has a tawny to reddish brown coat marked with black spots and rosettes. The fur is short, and lighter beneath. There are two black lines on either side of its face and has a black-banded tail. There is a single white spot on the back of each of its ears.

Fun Facts About Clay Colored Robins

The Clay Colored Robin is a small common bird throughout all Central America. In Costa Rica it can be easily found in Manuel Antonio National Park and Cahuita National Park. Currently, the conservation rating for the Clay-colored Robin is Least Concern. In much of its range it is familiar for locals in yards and gardens. The habitat of these birds ranges from South Texas to northern Colombia in South America.

Fun Facts About Boa Constrictors

Boa Constrictors live in Central & South America and some islands in the Caribbean. Boa constrictor’s habitat varies widely depending of environmental conditions, from tropical rainforests to arid semi-desert country. However, it prefers to live in rainforest due to the humidity and temperature. In Costa Rica it can be seen in Corcovado National Park.

Fun Facts About Spectacled Caiman

It is a crocodilian reptile. The species’ common name comes from a bony ridge between the eyes. It gives the appearance of a pair of spectacles. Al though they are one of the smallest crocodilian species these guys are fierce predators. In Guatemala it can be found in the northern department of Petn. It can be found in much of Central and South America. It lives in a range of lowland wetland and riverside habitat and can tolerate salt water as well as fresh.

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