Danyasa Eco Resort and Retreats

May 8, 2014 Monirul Hoque

Danyasa, is a Yoga retreat center offers an eco friendly retreat place where the guests will get the opportunity to enjoy different type of workouts, Yoga teacher training session, dance classes, movement and healing arts, relaxation, adventure tours, community and connection to the nature.

This is a heavenly place nestled just at the base of rain-forested mountains where the Baru River meets the sea. While practicing Yoga the practitioner will enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica. People who want to enjoy world-class surfing as well as rain forest zip-line tours, they will find Danyasa as a perfect destination. While staying at this center one can also enjoy other activities like snorkeling, scuba diving.

Accommodation:

People who love to stay at a eco-lodge, they will like the accommodation facilities provided by Danyasa Eco-Resort and Retreat Center. There are three rooms including air conditioning and queen-sized beds. There are two special rooms to choose from. One room includes mosquito net and fan. People who want to cook their meal; they can easily use the shared outdoor kitchen which is fully stocked with everything needed for cooking and also have refrigeration. Danyasa accommodations are unique as its rooms are constructed from recycled shipping containers. It has its spacious, second floor yoga studio in the small but beautiful town of Dominical. People will enjoy stretching and breath on the open-air spot of its studio decorated with bamboo flooring and high ceilings.

Retreat Packages:

Danyasa offers multi-day packages which are especially designed to give the guest a memorable and experience for life time. Good news is that all the packages are affordable as well as worthy for a healthy lifestyle. If anyone join the Yoga sessions offered by Danyasa, they will discover latent beauty and the power of own self and while enjoying the dancing classes and Holistic healing programs, they will find the inner peace and happiness. They will feel blessed while swimming in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean and exploring the beauty of Costa Rica. Danyasa offers three, five or seven night packages including accommodation in Eco-rooms, daily group yoga classes, private sessions in Yoga or Expressive Healing Arts and also massage.

Classes at Danyasa:

Yoga with Sophia:

It’s basically a fusion class. With the combination of Anusara, Hatha and Tantra Yoga techniques this Vinyasa fusion Yoga class is designed. This class is instructed by Sofia, a fabulous teacher and dancer. This class help the practitioners to access the inner creativity and potential though the Vinyasa flow fusion of Yoga class and movement journey. One can be connected with breath, body and creative spirit while following Sofia’s hypnotic voice through a flowing fusion of yoga postures and dance movement on the mat.

Classes with Nicole:

Nicole invites to join the Shakti Flow Yoga class which emphasizes on concentrating to the core inner strength and allows the practitioner to guide to the true potential self. This class combines Hatha breathing, meditation, and Vinyasa Flow.

Danyasa offers many other classes on different types of Yoga techniques, dancing and healing movement classes etc.

Contact

Danyasa

Main Road, Playa Dominical, Puntarenas, Dominical 5400, Costa Rica

Tel:+506-2787-0229

Email: Info@BambooYogaPlay.com

Skype: BambooYogaPlay

Website: http://danyasa.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanyasaArts

Travel

Cocos Island

May 6, 2014 Monirul Hoque

During a volcanic upheaval about two and a half million years ago, Cocos Island was formed. This marvelous island is positioned 300 miles (480 km) to the southwest of the Osa Peninsula. This island is the ideal location for exploring the beauty of the ocean below.

Cocos Island is a rugged yet incredibly verdant island which is a part of the same chain of volcanoes, most of which are still underwater for example the Galapagos. A single hot-spot pushed up volcanic material from deep below the Earth’s crust by which the total chain of volcanoes formed. In 1526 Juan Cabezas discovered this island and later the home to unruly prisoners also find out the island in the late 19th century. The outer edge of the Cocos island is surrounded by Steep cliffs (some of which are about 300 feet high and have waterfalls bursting onto the sandy shore) which makes it possible to safe entrance at Chatham Bay or Bahia Chatham.

Biodiversity:

Cocos Island is the home to many species of birds including Holy Spirit bird or, Espíritu Santu, a white-colored bird resembling a dove . Three of those species birds are endemic to Coco Island—the Cocos Island cuckoo, Cocos Island finch and the Cocos flycatcher. Not only the birds, there are also a plant species-the Franklin Roosevelt, named after the former US president who visited the island, can be seen in this island. Three are also living species of bodies-the brown, masked and red-footed which dwell in this prime habitat and 362 species of insects also can be found in this island. 70 of the 235 identified vascular plant species in the world, some 25 species of moss, 27 species of live wort and 85 species of fungus are also found in this island. At least 27 endemic fish species including the exotic rosy-lipped batfish also found in this island.

Climate:

In Cocos Island per year average rainfall is 25 feet, resulting in a covering of lush green foliage. There are many waterfalls of which there are up to 70 falls of varying sizes during the peak of the rainy season. Due to the heavy rainfall, Cocos island is also prone to frequent landslides.

How to reach the island:

One can go to the Cocos Island by boat or sea-plane from various destinations on the Osa Peninsula. There are limited ways to be able to step foot on the island but one of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of this island is through a dive trip. As the currents of the island keep changing and drop-offs are severe, only experienced divers should visit the island and also should check with local authorities for current condition. Tourists can visit the island by taking permission of island rangers.

Flowers of Costa Rica

Orchids of Costa Rica

May 4, 2014 Monirul Leave a comment

Orchids are plants with flowers that are complex in such a way that some are bizarrely shaped and others are typically showy. They have a frequent spur and a huge specialized lip that is scientifically known as a labellum. Orchids have an amazing beauty that make them popular. They are also the largest family of plants around the globe. They differ greatly with each other in terms of weight, size and color. They attach themselves to the tree backs, and are not parasitic. An orchid seed’s growth depends on a special fungus that is an essential part in its lifecycle.

Costa Rica has emerged to host many species of this orchids. It is home to approximately 1200 species of this astonishing plants. This is a lot more compared to the other Central American countries. There are a variety of orchids in CostaRica. This include wild orchids that grow naturally in the wild and are also known as the pan tropical species and endemic also called temperature. Most of the tropical orchids are epiphytes. They are extremely adaptable, growing in places where there is a perfect environment for them to flourish. These are areas where the wind blows mist and there is frequent rain. Endemic species are found only in specific habitants.

In Costa Rica, the options for seeing or even studying the orchids are vast. It can be in the wild nature that is in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, on the shorelines and on top if the highest mountains. They can also be viewed in the botanical gardens where a variety of species are on display. For example the monteverde orchid garden where there are more than 425 species. The regional shows are also another place where the orchids can be viewed. Costa Rica usually holds the national orchid exposition and other small regional shows that shows the different types of rare and exotic orchid species.

Orchid’s species in Costa Rica

Spikey-shaped orchids. They are found all over and grow in large patches on trees.
Torita orchids. Different species grow on the same tree and produce flowers that are white, purple or yellow.
Epidendrum. This one lives on the largest Guanacaste trees.it blooms in February or March.
Encylia stellate. They are common and have a small yellow-green flowers.
The Guari Morada. They have diamond-like shimmers and pink-purple flowers. This is the national flower of CostaRica.
Many more

Bees, flies, wasp and humming birds pollinate the orchid’s flowers. Therefore if any of this pollinators are eliminated then the same happens to the beautiful orchids.

Caring for orchids

Provide adequate light. This will produce high quality bloms. Direct sunlight should always be avoided.
Watering the plants. This is to be done in a moderate manner.
Control insects and use fungicides and insecticides. This will prevent damages cause by funguses and bacteria.
Use a dilute fertilizer every two weeks.

The astonishing orchids of Costa Rica are definitely a major attraction to many tourists who visit the place. Caring for them should be the responsibility of everyone. Either as a visitor to the country or as a resident of Costa Rica.

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Flowers of Costa Rica

Orchids of Costa Rica

May 4, 2014 Imtiajul

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Beaches, National Park, Wildlife

Ostional – The Turtle Beach

December 6, 2012 Geoff

Ostional is one of the most remarkable places in Costa Rica because every few weeks during turtle season, thousands of Olive Ridleys invade the beaches, laying their eggs by the gazillions. Meanwhile, the babies are hatching in even greater numbers, and dozens of tourists and nature guides are running around trying to keep the hatchlings from being run over and squashed by the egg-laden mommies. Not far from the beautiful surf and yoga town of Nosara, Ostional is one of those places you probably saw on TV at some point in your life. Millions of kids around the world are traumatized by nature videos of these baby turtles breaking free from their eggs, struggling without air to the surface through the sand, then running a gauntlet of ravenous predators such as vultures, hawks, foxes, raccoons, and beach crabs. If they survive these terrors, they try to enter the sea, where huge waves push them back and even more hungry fish and such await with hungry jaws. We are told that only 1 in 100 baby turtles survives to adulthood. So to actually SEE this and BE HERE at Ostional is an emotionally powerful event that everyone should experience once. Of course if everyone DOES try to experience this at Ostional, there will be millions of people on the beach crushing every living thing, but my point is that seeing the running of the sea turtles at Ostional is a great experience that I recommend to those who love nature.

Birdwatching

Birdwatching in Costa Rica

April 24, 2014 Monirul Hoque

Costa Rica offers some of the best birding in the world. More than 812 species of birds have been recorded in the country and most places offer a fair sample of the avian diversity. This was in a list published in 2007 by the scientific committee of the Ornithological Association of Costa Rica. Ornithological Association of Costa Rica (AOCR) has published an official checklist of the Birds of Costa Rica. The number in the list has been increased since then with nearly 840 species. The diversification of avian species has been greatly influenced by Costa Rica’s geological formation. Costa Rica has an amazing, large variety of birds. This makes birding an exciting and extraordinary experience. Some of the birds are permanent residents while others come for breeding. Costa Rica has a perfect climate and an environment that is full of flowers and fruits which are food to the many species of birds. Therefore this environment has continued to attract many species of birds into Costa Rica.

Bird species in Costa Rica

Blue-crowned motmot and oropendola. They are commonly found in a San Jose park called the Parque Del Este.
Marsh and stream birds. They are commonly found around the Bebedero River and around the Palo Verde Biological station. A common habitant for kingfishers and herons. It is also a breeding ground for jacans, limpkins and gallinules.
Aquatic bird species. They are seen in places like the Cano Negro Lake and the Jabiru stork is seen in the Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge.
Scarlet Macaw. They are viewed in flight on the Carara National Park which is home to many scarlet macaws. They are very colorful and noisy birds.
Quetzal bird species. They are viewed in the Cerro de la Muerte. This place is commonly known as the mountain of death. This spectacular birds are green in color with a 2-foot-long tail and red breasts.
Hummingbirds and tanagers. They are plentiful at the Wilson Botanical Gardens. This place is also home to over 360 species of birds.
Herons. They are found in all types in the Aviarious Sanctuary of Costa Rica. There are the white, boat-billed and the cattle herons are all nested here. It is also home to 330 species.
The Ferrugineus Pygmy Owl.

Places to view the birds

In Costa Rica there are a variety of places where bird species are mostly viewed. They include;

Lankester Botanical Garden. The main species found here are bronzed cowbird, yellow-billed cuckoo, Ringed kingfisher, belted kingfisher, hoofmann woodpecker and many others.
National parks around CostaRica. These include Irazu volcano national park, Chirripo, Cabo blaco absolute natural reserve, Tortuguero, Tenorio, Santa Rosa, San Jose, Palo Verde, Osa Peninsula rainforest, Los Quetzales, Corcovado, Carara, Arenal,Cano Negro wildlife refuge and Braulio Carrillo national park.
Other small gardens. For example, the selvatura park, which is a hummingbird garden.

Birdwatching in Costa Rica is the best spectacular experience many would want to go through.it gives those who like watching birds an opportunity to see them in places that are close to one another. These places are diverse in habitats with many different species living there. Therefore for an amazing birding experience either in watching or studying them, Costa Rica is the place.

For more information please read: www.costaricajourneys.com/birdwatching-in-costa-rica

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Birdwatching

Birdwatching in Costa Rica

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Travel

Cabo Blanco National Park

April 20, 2014 Imtiajul

It is one of the most scenically amazing and beautiful areas in the southern tip of Nicoya peninsula in Costa Rica. This park was established in 1963 and it was the first protected site in the area. This is one of the best places for hiking, swimming and bird watching. It is famous for its sea bird sanctuary that is inhabited by large frigate birds which are around 150 species, laughing gulls, brown pelicans, common terns, ospreys and is dwelling places for plethora species. There are some perfect locations in the area to watch hundreds of pelicans as they soar while searching for fish.

1,270 hectares of mixed forest is what you find here. The forest is a habitant of large variety of animals and is 60 years old. It is a tropical moist forest and more than 150 types of trees have been identified. There is also dry forest species found here but the evergreen species predominate here. The most common trees you find here are bastard cedar, lance wood, dogwood, trumpet tree, gumbo-limbo, wild plum, and frangipani that are famous because they produce material used to make chewing gum. There are various impressive trees and the most abundant tree is the spiny cedar (pochote) with 40 meters high specimens. There is silk cotton tree (caoba) which is 60 meters. Continue reading Cabo Blanco National Park →

Yoga Retreats

Samasati Nature Retreat

April 15, 2014 Imtiajul

Located on the Southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, Smasati Nature Retreat is 4 miles away from Puerto Viejo and Cahuita National Park. This is the perfect place for them who love to do yoga, to be connected with nature. It’s not just like a hotel, it’s something more. It’s a way of life. This place is a perfect blend of an exotic rainforest location with onsite yoga and a remote beach town for local atmosphere. This is really the perfect place to experience the rainforest close-up, but with the luxury of comfortable rooms, delicious food and the possibility to do yoga, meditations or have a great massage treatment. If you’re looking to experience Caribbean Costa Rica in an eco-friendly, healthy, peaceful and natural setting, this is the place to go.

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Beaches, National Park, Wildlife

Ostional – The Turtle Beach

December 6, 2012 Geoff

Beaches, National Park

Curu Beach and National Wildlife Refuge

December 6, 2012 Geoff

Located in the Southern Nicoya Peninsula, near to Santa Teresa, Montezuma, Tambor, and Paquera, Curu is one of the best parks to visit in Costa Rica. This small park is one of the best places to see animals, and it has reintroduction programs for both the Scarlet Macaw (a giant red and rainbow colored parrot) and the Spider Monkey, which is otherwise extinct in this part of Costa Rica.

In addition to have a very beautiful beach that looks out towards Tortuga Island, Curu also has an adventure tourism group that offers scuba diving, horseback riding, snorkeling, and guided nature tours.

Although it’s a national wildlife reserve, it’s also still a working sustainable ranch.

More Information about Curu:

Curu Wildlife Refuge – Info from CostaRicaJourneys.com Curu Park on Montezumabeach.com – Info from Montezumabeach.com

Beaches

Santa Teresa Beach

December 6, 2012 Geoff

Santa Teresa is a relative newcomer in Costa Rica’s travel scene, but it has really taken off, with tons of great restaurants, accommodations of all price levels, and the most varied and beautiful beaches in Costa Rica.

There are three main beach areas here: Santa Teresa, Malpais, and Playa Hermosa, and each has its charms, as well as amazing surf spots.

The climate here is probably the best of anywhere in Costa Rica as far as beaches go. It’s in a transition zone between the drier north and the wetter south, giving it the best of both world: not too much rain, lush forests and a plenty of wildlife.

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Beaches

Playa Montezuma

December 6, 2012 Geoff

Possibly the artiest, funkiest, hippiest town in Costa Rica, Montezuma> is also one of the country’s centers of yoga, organic/raw food, and healthy living.

This beautiful coastal town frequently wins awards as one of the most beautiful beaches in Central America, and is a favorite “secret spot” of adventure travelers for over thirty years.

More info on Montezuma: Click Here.

National Park

Cabo Blanco National Park

April 20, 2014 Monirul Hoque

There are different types of animals here, white tailed deer, coatis, raccoons, coyotes, capuchin monkeys, howler, white faced monkeys, hog nosed skunks and armadillos are some of the animals you will only find here. There are also wild cats that are less than unlikely to be seen in the wild like the ocelots, jaguarundis and the margay cats. It is a habitant for over 210 mammals, 218 of reptiles, over 35,000 species of insects and 878 of birds.

This is an area that you don’t have to mind about the weather because you can expect brilliant sunshine day after day from mid-December until April. Its summertime and the season for the tourist. This is the most appropriate time for those people who enjoy seeing the wildlife because at this time most of the trees and shrubs sheds their leaves making it easier to spot animals an also the best time to swim and relax. In the rainy season it is also a best time to visit because you will be able to view the most colorful sunsets at this time, it is also the least busy touristic time so for someone who needs a quiet place for chat it’s the best time for him.

The park is a living example that ecosystems can be restored through determination and forests can be regenerate if efforts towards conservation are pursued.

The cost is reasonable because the admission is 10 dollars and open from 8-4 Wednesday –Sunday and closed Monday and Tuesday. Always be sure to take one of the guided hiking tours to view all the wildlife Cabo Blanco has to offer and for sure you will enjoy.

For more information please visit: http://www.costaricajourneys.com/cabo-blanco-nature-reserve/