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

Los Chorros waterfalls are a must visit when you stay with us in Grecia! This place, where two waterfalls of about 50 meters high tumble down, guarantees a great adventure in nature. Important notes: Please leave your valuables (passport, credit / debit cards) at the hostel, don't bring big amounts of money and don't go alone. Unfortunately, we know about cases that people got robbed at Los Chorros. At the entry of Los Chorros Waterfalls, you'll see a sign that says that the

Join this local guided night walk through the jungle and discover the treasures that the Central Valley of Costa Rica has to offer. Observe frogs, snakes, lizards, insects and more. Best part of this local tour is the local price: $55 for a group of 2 and $50 for a group of 3 people or more! Contact us through Whatsapp to arrange this tour: +506 2494 6065 Or request our tour catalogue for more tour options.

On Google Maps, you can clearly see that there are a lot of small roads North of Grecia. These roads are all more or less perpendicular lines from South West to North East. Once on these roads, you’ll notice that they are all quite steep, since they’re located on the slopes of Volcán Poás. The elevation difference between the ‘valley’ where Grecia is located (about 1000 meters above sea level) and the top of Volcán Poás (2708 meters above sea level) is about 1700 meters! So,

Grecia, the town where Mangífera hostel is located, is a small but vibrant town on the foothill of Volcán Poás. Grecia offers literally every facility you need to make you feel at home. From shops to markets to DIY stores, from a cinema, a swimming pool and a colourful park to a big variety of restaurants and cafes. Grecia has more to offer though. If you want to get to know life in Grecia in an authentic way, we highly recommend you to take a hike through the surroundings of

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

Peninsula de Osa and Corcovado National Park… Magical places. It’s estimated that this part of Costa Rica holds up 2,5% of the biodiversity in the whole world and it’s believed that this is the most biological intense place on this planet. A destination on the bucket list of many travellers who visit Costa Rica. But… when you’re travelling through Costa Rica for just a few weeks, it can be quite overwhelming to figure out what’s the best way to discover this unique piece of E

In this read, we want to help you to make your way around Costa Rica in a relaxed way. As a tourist it's not always very clear where to...