<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mangífera Hostel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mangífera hostel is located in centre of Grecia. In our green garden you can relax and plan your Costa Rica trip between tropical plants and animals.]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:38:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Las Hornillas: una divertida experiencia de baño de barro en el Volcán Miravalles]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Volcán Miravalles es un volcán inactivo ubicado en el noroeste de Costa Rica. Sin embargo, hay un lugar cerca del volcán donde todavía se puede ver actividad volcánica. En Las Hornillas, puedes admirar un verdadero paisaje volcánico. Humo, formaciones rocosas de colores y barro volcánico burbujeante: ¡todo está incluido! En los mapas de abajo puedes ver la ubicación exacta de este pequeño centro turístico. Si estás pensando en viajar desde el Mangífera Hostel, en Grecia, hacia las playas...]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/post/las-hornillas-una-divertida-experiencia-de-ba%C3%B1o-de-barro-en-el-volc%C3%A1n-miravalles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ad42e502bf69d7658b879</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:50:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_528c94533e8941aa8dadadd75987f65b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night Wildlife Observation Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[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: +506 8357 5364 or +506 6387 9589]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/post/night-wildlife-observation-tour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f52e9a6bef380dfdcced17</guid><category><![CDATA[Grecia and surroundings]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:45:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_d6c4a2eeb2224084ac14d1d83b68da3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to get to Monteverde by bus?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's an excellent option to start your Costa Rica journey in our hostel in Grecia and to then, move on to Monteverde.  The good news is that there is a direct bus connection between Grecia and Monteverde!  Down below we explain you step by step how to get to Monteverde by bus. Step 1:  Go to https://www.transmonteverde.com/  (on your smartphone! On the computer the website doesn't work properly). Step 2:  Fill in the required information: At 'Origin City' fill in San José At 'Available...]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/post/how-to-get-from-grecia-to-monteverde-by-public-bus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62d9b64d8685f076b8877f2f</guid><category><![CDATA[Grecia and surroundings]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2022 04:44:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_8163aeebc62e4be39fc76d92b5ba95c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo Ave: get to know Costa Rica's wildlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[We normally have some mixed feelings about zoos, since it's actually way nicer to spot wildlife where it belongs: in the wild! The good...]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/post/zoo-ave-get-to-know-costa-rica-s-wildlife</link><guid isPermaLink="false">617c6c87c4342200179d1023</guid><category><![CDATA[Grecia and surroundings]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:11:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_7dc7cf11648144a3b3b4a58b543fbe18~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Castro Blanco: A day trip near Grecia to an unknown hidden pearl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you that type of person that rather enjoys to roam around the non-touristic, cheaper and hidden magical places? Then the 'national...]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/post/juan-castro-blanco-a-day-trip-to-an-unknown-hidden-pearl-near-grecia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">611487f9e90d0d00152dc88d</guid><category><![CDATA[Our favourites in Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2021 18:24:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_f15f21349c8b4a68a8298bc560a16548~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peninsula de Osa: An insider guide to enjoy your visit to the fullest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peninsula de Osa and Corcovado National Park… Magical places. It’s estimated that this part of Costa Rica holds up 2,5% of the...]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/post/peninsula-de-osa-an-insider-guide-to-enjoy-your-visit-to-the-fullest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60c7caede96b610015a1ae59</guid><category><![CDATA[Our favourites in Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2021 21:04:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_8946e04a27584b479392a04cd43a3759~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cerro Chato: Take the challenge and get to the top!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the shade of the iconic, cone shaped Arenal Volcano, and just a few hundreds of meters away from the famous ‘La Fortuna’ waterfall,...]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/post/cerro-chato-take-the-challenge-and-get-to-the-top</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60b412e730a3070015289357</guid><category><![CDATA[Our favourites in Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 01:09:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_279e10a089204aed8497807a3f9b8474~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel logistics in Costa Rica: Sharing our experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/post/travel-logistics-in-costa-rica-sharing-our-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60ae68c4cc2ee20016e6f701</guid><category><![CDATA[Practical travel tips]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 15:51:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_fd0c1d42b0f74350b5fa591b12e0e545~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_889,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cerro Tinajitas: a spectacular view at the Golf of Nicoya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for a spectacular view? At about a one hour drive from Mangífera Hostel, there’s the place to be: Cerro Tinajitas. 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On the maps below, you can check out the exact location of this small hub. If you're thinking about heading from Mangífera Hostel, Grecia, towards the beaches...]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/post/las-hornillas-a-fun-mud-bath-experience-volc%C3%A1n-miravalles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60318cd00cd984001707a865</guid><category><![CDATA[Our favourites in Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:45:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_528c94533e8941aa8dadadd75987f65b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cataratas Minas del Aguacate: Free, Fabulous and Fun!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Something every traveller is searching for in Costa Rica: FREE and fun waterfalls! Cataratas las Minas del Aguacate is a fabulous, hidden...]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/post/catarata-minas-del-aguacate-free-fabulous-and-fun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602dce01ab564700171fa83b</guid><category><![CDATA[Our favourites in Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:05:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_52825fee664c44b198916abfe8bb9e2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Teresa: Rent a Quad-Bike!]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we visited Santa Teresa in March 2020, we rented a quad-bike to explore the environment. 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These roads are all more or less perpendicular...]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/post/hiking-routes-on-the-slopes-south-of-volc%C3%A1n-po%C3%A1s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f4dbe1f80a5cb0017a23598</guid><category><![CDATA[Grecia and surroundings]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:21:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_aeebaa1ae8a647ecb5c4c84f6c5805c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bajos del Toro: Paradise is around the corner]]></title><description><![CDATA[When staying at Mangífera hostel, Bajos del Toro is a destination you definitely shouldn’t miss out on. 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It has a diameter of 1,3 kilometres and a depth of...]]></description><link>https://www.mangiferahostel.org/en/post/volc%C3%A1n-po%C3%A1s-mang%C3%ADfera-hostel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e72d475fd4799001858caaf</guid><category><![CDATA[Grecia and surroundings]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 02:10:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa124_2764f5d2eff743c99343df73a39a5b0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mangifera Hostel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarchí: Artisanal town and more!]]></title><description><![CDATA[About a 15 minute bus ride away from the centre of Grecia, Sarchí is most famous for its artisanal handicraft. 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