If you're staying at Mangífera Hostel in Grecia, Bajos del Toro is a destination you shouldn't miss. This small mountain community is only about 45 minutes by car from Grecia and is surrounded by spectacular waterfalls, rivers and natural pools. One of the best things about Bajos del Toro is that it feels very different from Costa Rica's more touristy destinations. The area is known for its lush mountain landscapes, waterfalls and cool climate, making it a great day trip from

If you are looking for something fun to do with children near Grecia, Dinoland in Bajos del Toro is a great option. It is about a 50-minute drive from Mangífera Hostel, and drive itself is already part of the adventure. Leaving Grecia behind, the landscape gradually changes from the city and surrounding towns to tropical farmland, green hills and mountain scenery. By the time you reach Bajos del Toro, you are surrounded by a completely different side of Costa Rica. And then,

Are you that type of person that rather enjoys to roam around the non-touristic, cheaper and hidden magical places? Then the 'national park of water' Juan Castro Blanco is definitely your destination! Being just 1,5 hour away by car or Uber, makes this hidden gem perfect material for day trip from Mangífera Hostel, Grecia. In this blog you read about: Visit Juan Castro Blanco through Montaña Sagrada (Pozo azúl) Visit Juan Castro Blanco through San Vicente Hideaway (waterfalls

Looking for a spectacular view? At about a one hour drive from Mangífera Hostel, there’s the place to be: Cerro Tinajitas. This ‘cerro’ or hilltop offers an impressive panorama over the peninsula of Puntarenas and the Golf of Nicoya. The hills surrounding Cerro Tinajitas are covered with farmlands that paint geometric forms over the landscape. A magnificent spot to take some memorable pictures! In the picture below, you can see the Golf of Nicoya and the Nicoya Peninsula in t

When we visited Santa Teresa in March 2020, we rented a quad-bike to explore the environment. We enjoyed it so much that we want to share with you the route that we took and the stops we made along the way. So, it was actually to celebrate Marco's 33st birthday that we rented a quad-bike and to tour around the hidden beaches and other interesting sights that this region has to offer. We started the day off at around 9:30AM from our hostel in down town Santa Teresa. A local ha