Sunday, March 18, 2012

Too much cute, visiting the Sloth Sanctuary


We had an amazing time visiting this special sanctuary!

Welcome to Aviarios del Caribe, located just outside Cahuita, Costa Rica.
The Soth Sanctuary goes beyond!
Judy & her team have such compassion for these very special animal, the two and three toed sloths.
The three toed (Bradypus variegatus) is the largest of the two species, they are the most common sloth found here in Costa Rica.

The smaller species is the Hoffmann's two toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni), this little guy is comon in the baby sloth hospital located at the sanctuary, they look just like little teddy bears!
The challenges that this group has met and surpassed is amazing, their story of the journey they underwent as a family to become what they are now is unmeasurable. So little was known 20 years ago about slothes, their habitat and behavior when the center started that Judy and the team literally paved the way in sloth care.
With their environmental education programs,where tourists, school children and people of all ages the can learn about the dangers threatening these animals, the importance of the rainforest in Costa Rica as well love for all living things.

When visiting the Caribbean of Costa Rica this is one of the stops that we recommend to everyone.
By visitng the Sloth Sanctuary only can you see some pretty cute animals, you can help support the ongoing care, research and education that is much needed.
For more information check out their site at: http://www.slothsanctuary.com/who-we-are/







Thursday, March 15, 2012

Ké Kafé-Turrialba's New Coffee House!


In Turrialba it is hard to find a good meeting spot to hang with friends that is not necessarily a Cantina or Bar!

We have found a new place!!! Ké Kafé
Located in the heart of Turrialba (right in the downtown!) in the plaza Rojas Cortes.
A great little place that allows you to catch up with friends, have a great cup of coffee and some excellent snacks!
The menu is simple but really has all you need, burritos, quesadillas, sandwiches and well as some great milkshakes and coffee specialties!
Service is always friendly and the girls really try to make you feel comfortable!

We recommend you visit when shopping in Turrialba or visiting the area!

Enjoy Ké Kafé!
Bueno Provecho!

Visiting the Irazú Volcano


The Irazú volcano is on of our favorite places to visit in Costa Rica!
Not only it is close to our home in Turrialba, but the scenery on the ride up through the rolling farmlands is amazing!



It was first created as a National Park on August 9th 1955 and to date is one of the most visited National Parks in Costa Rica!

This complexe stratovolcano is name after the indigenous culture that used to live at its flanks.

Home to 5 craters, 3 of which are visible!

When driving up to the Irazú volcano, you will head through some of the most picturesque plantations in the Cartago area! Here people most commonly farm: chayote, potatoes, onions & chammomile.

An excellent day trip whether you are staying in San José, Cartago or Turrialba. We recommend arriving before 10am, due to the height of this volcano, the clouds tend to roll in quickly!

There is a small coffee / gift shop that you can visit while up there and the parking area is
considered safe. A great trip for families.


One of Costa Rica's attractions that comes highly recommend by most guests and clients!

For more information write us at: verolizvacations@gmail.com