Tropical Horseback Riding-Turriabla Coffee & Sugar Cane Plantations

Recently we have the chance to visit a little bit more our area here in Turrialba.
One fun activity for families or couples is horseback riding.

One of our favorite locations in the tour which is run in Atirro, a small coffee & sugar cane village.

We arrive at the farm at Casa Turire, to the warm welcome of our guide, the stables are kept clean the horses and other animals found on this small farm all seem very happy and eager to have new visitors.

Our guide provides with a few safety instructions before we embark on our journey.
In our group we had some experienced riders but we also has a couple that were doing this for the very first time!

Our guide seemed not worry as they have horses for everyone, we got to learn who would be taking on our trip through nearby plantations, our beautiful horses, Balazo, Palomo, Cholita, Pinto & Canela (we love the names!).

Our amazing horses!

We start by heading out of the property at Casa Turire and into the coffee plantation nearby, as we head up through the planations you can't help but notice the beautiful scenery, coffee plants, beautiful tropical trees and views of the Angostura Lake & nearby rivers. What a sight!!!

 
Our guide carefully explains the process of cultivating coffee & sugar and the importance these two products have the families in this area as well as telling us a bit about the plants and trees found along our journey. We had the opportunity to see coffee plants in bloom, the flower smells amazingly sweet!

Coffee flower

 
We made it to our rest stop for a bit of water, stretching the legs & taking in the amazing view of the now active Turrialba Volcano!

View from the lookout, Turrialba Volcano in the backdrop!

 After rest and visiting with the farm dogs that also tagged along for the ride, we begin our journey back to the stables, the morning sun is getting hot and we have had an amazing time riding.
The horses seem to know we are on our way "home" they are almost on auto pilot!!!

Our time with the horses come to and end, but we can safely say the trip was amazing, we recommend the horses are very well trained & cared for.
Surely anyone wanting to see a the Turrialba Valley in a different way should take advantage of this incredible experience!

Fore more information contact us at info@verolizvacations.com

Carlos Salvatierra
Veroliz Vacations
Apdo: 304-7150
Turrialba, Costa Rica
www.verolizvacations.com 

Exploring the South Caribbean-Calypso and Beach Life

Visiting the South Caribbean of Costa Rica is such an amazing experience. There are few places in Costa Rica where you can see a mix of cultures (there are many foreign residents found here) that make the towns of Cahuita, Puerto Viejo & Manzanillo a wonderful experience for any traveller.

With lush rainforest and somehow the laid back attitude that the common in beach towns makes for a leisurely visit to South Caribbean of Costa Rica. Just a 4 hour drive from San Jose and a 3 hour drive from the town of Turrialba, there is something truely special here.

Abundant wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, iguanas & if you are lucky sea turtles!

Because there are so many cultures in this small area the dining is quite unique, with restaurantes & sodas that serve a varitety food of types of food such as Italian, Indian, French & of course local!

Places to stay also come in a wide array of options, from small cabinas to exotic hotels there is something for everyone.

This time we will be featuring Azania Bungalows, an excellent option for lodging close to a beautiful beach. The rooms are small bungalows with full bed and single bed (ideal for families) with a spacious bathroom, ceiling fans, cable television.

 Receptions staff are friendly and very knowledgable of the area and places to visit. The breakfast menu (included in the room rate) offer a variety of options  and the well kept gardens host a variety of birds and butteflies in the mornings!

For places to visit and things to do, we found a variety of tours that are of great interes and lots to choose from. Our top recomendation is for the Sloth Sanctuary, this places is a cuteness overload and the staff clearly love what they do! Amazing information on these cute mamals!

Other options include the Cahuita National Park, snorkeling, visiting the Jaguar Sanctuary and the Manzanillo Wildlife refuge!

The hiking is great but bring your swim suit since you can come out of the rainforest and take a dip! Just be aware of the flags left to warn visitors!

This weekend is special for the South Caribbean because we will be celebrating Walter "Gavitt" Ferguson, the granfather of Calypso music for Costa Rica.

There will be great music, good food and lots of fun!!!

We recomend this local cultural activity which a unique celebration held only once a year!!

For more information contact us at info@verolizvacations.com 

Carlos Salvatierra 
Veroliz Vacations
Turrialba, Cartago
Apdo: 304-7150
www.verolizvacations.com