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

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

Something every traveller is searching for in Costa Rica: FREE and fun waterfalls! Cataratas las Minas del Aguacate is a fabulous, hidden pit stop when heading towards the West-Coast of Costa Rica. This hidden jam is located on a small side road of the main road between Atenas and San Mateo / Orotina. A visit to these waterfalls can be a perfect part of an adventurous day trip from Mangífera Hostel to Playa Blanca, a paradisical white sand, snorkel and palm beach just a coupl

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