Juan Castro Blanco: A day trip near Grecia to an unknown hidden pearl

Are you that type of person that rather enjoys to roam around the non-touristic, cheaper and hidden magical places? Then the 'national...

Peninsula de Osa: An insider guide to enjoy your visit to the fullest

Peninsula de Osa and Corcovado National Park… Magical places. It’s estimated that this part of Costa Rica holds up 2,5% of the...

Cerro Chato: Take the challenge and get to the top!

In the shade of the iconic, cone shaped Arenal Volcano, and just a few hundreds of meters away from the famous ‘La Fortuna’ waterfall,...

Travel logistics in Costa Rica: Sharing our experience

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...

Hiking: Routes on the slopes South of Volcán Poás

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...

Bajos del Toro: Paradise is around the corner

When staying at Mangífera hostel, Bajos del Toro is a destination you definitely shouldn’t miss out on. Bajos del Toro is a small farmers...

Los Chorros: A hidden treasure

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...

Hiking: Discover Grecia's surroundings in an authentic way

Grecia, the town where Mangífera hostel is located, is a small but vibrant town on the foothill of Volcán Poás. Grecia offers literally...

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