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APR
Interview with an inspiring female raft guide

Female Trailblazer Rafting Guide Flor Moreno

Interview by Aurora Lucas      Some look to magazines and billboards to find inspiration. At Desafío, we seek the heroic in everyday people. Flor Moreno, a female whitewater raft guide working for usat Desafio, is surely one o..

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01

DEC
River Clean Up and Adopt a Tree Team Building Program

River Clean Up and Adopt a Tree Team Building Program

Arenal Rafting River Clean Up and Adopt a Tree Team Building Programby Christine Larson-Krishnan, Community BuilderHigh school students from the Valle Azul (Blue Valley) Costa Rican public school went rafting on the Río Balsa for a Costa Rica raftin..

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02

FEB
Vanessa Gets Lost in the Lost Canyon

Vanessa Gets Lost in the Lost Canyon

Vanessa Gets Lost in the Lost CanyonI started with Desafio in early 2015. The first tour I ever did was the Lost Canyon adventure. It was Saturday, April 25th and the weather was perfect. It was beautiful, clear and sunny. It was my first ever extrem..

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21

SEP
Jason Rocks Gravity Falls

Jason Rocks Gravity Falls

Jason Rocks Gravity Falls by Jason Salas, Adventure Specialist My first tour and the best one we have is definitely Gravity Falls! The first time I went was in August and I got picked up at headquarters and the guides made the ride fun. I remember ..

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11

NOV
A Second Family for Miguel in the Lost Canyon

A Second Family for Miguel in the Lost Canyon

A Second Family for Miguel in the Lost Canyon by Miguel, Canyoneering Guide My first and FAVORITE tour is the Lost Canyon. I did it the first time more than five years ago. I was living in Monteverde and actually moved where I was to be a guide in t..

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27

SEP
Carlos plants a tree falls in love with rafting

Carlos plants a tree falls in love with rafting

Carlos plants a tree, falls in love with rafting by Carlos Oviedo – Desafio Finance Manager The first Desafio tour I did was the Rio Balsa right after I started working with the company in 2009. I was supposed to go out with the normal raftin..

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31

JAN
Osvaldo Conquers His Fears on the MAMBO COMBO

Osvaldo Conquers His Fears on the MAMBO COMBO

Osvaldo Conquers His Fears on the MAMBO COMBO by Osvaldo VegaThe first tour I went on with Desafio was about a year and a half ago and it was the Mambo Combo. The two tours that our company is most famous for, rafting and canyoneering – combined in..

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07

MAR
Great team building oportunities in Costa Rica with Desafio.

Smooth Operator -- Desafio operates its own tours and transport

SMOOTH OPERATOR... by Tui Frye, Events Planner The other day I was thinking about just how unique we are at Desafio Adventure Company. I have been a wedding and events coordinator for many years in Costa Rica and part of my planning included sendin..

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17

MAY
Taking the leap!

Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping

By Tui Frye A company policy at Desafio is that all staff and partners experience their key adventures. It is important part of the company culture and philosophy that everyone understands that it is an experience vs. a product that we are sell..

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27

MAY
Milton Muñoz doing what he loves

Doing what you love in Costa Rica

Doing what you love in Costa Rica - Getting to know Nature Guide Milton Muñoz by Christine Krishnan Every day I try to learn something new about someone on our Team Desafio. Chats around the coffee maker or lunch time reveal fascin..

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29

JUL
Gravity Falls, waterfall rappelling, Costa Rica

Embracing Gravity in Desafío’s Gravity Falls Tour

By: Anjelica Veca   By far one of the more exciting and physically engaging tours offered by Desafío, the Gravity Falls tour is an eclectic mix of waterfall rappelling, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, Tarzan swinging, and, of course, c..

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04

AUG
Desafio, whitewater rafting, adventure, Balsa River, Costa Rica

Adventure Rafting with Desafío: Balsa River, Level 2-3

By: Anjelica Veca   I have had the very good fortune of being able to spend a hefty amount of time in Costa Rica over the past couple of years, and because of that I can tell you all that this was not my first rodeo—or shall I say, not m..

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08

AUG
team, leader, Desafio, pura vida

My Awesome Job!

By: Jason   I’ve worked at Desafio for almost a year; it’s been great and thanks to this job I’ve been able to develop my personality and am getting closer to achieving the many goals that I have, like becoming a US Marine ju..

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08

AUG
mountain biking, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, adventure, Arenal Volcano

My Favorite Thing to Do in La Fortuna: Bike Ride

By: David   One of my favorite things to do in La Fortuna is to go on bike rides. There are so many places to explore around this amazing area; it’s impossible to get bored. When I ride my bike, I look at the landscape and I thank God fo..

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08

AUG
adventure, adrenaline, Costa Rica, Desafio, Gravity Falls extreme combo tour

My FavoriteTour: Gravity Falls Extreme Combo Tour

By: Greg Reeser   My favorite tour is the Desafio Gravity Falls Extreme Combo because it includes three of the most fun activities there are to do in Costa Rica (canyoneering, mountain biking, and rafting).   What better way to start th..

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08

AUG
waterfall, Costa Rica, travel, adventure, experience, nature

My Favorite Tour

By: Justin   Some people would say they like doing rafting or zip-lining, other people would rather go hiking in the forest or swimming in the river. In my case, when I think of my favorite tour, the first thought that comes to my mind is alwa..

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09

AUG
Kimberly from Desafio surrounded by nature at her home in Costa Rica

What I Did on My Day Off

By: Kimberly   On my days off I love going home. My last day off I went and did a few things I have never done before. My mother wanted me to go walk with her and dad around our family's property. I am not so into walking through oran..

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09

AUG
adventure Costa Rica, rafting, whitewater rafting, Desafio, things to do in La Fortuna

Things to Do in La Fortuna

By: Maichal   There many things to do in the epicenter of adventure known as La Fortuna, or as the tourists call it “Arenal.” For local activities, you can start by hiring a guide to teach you amazing things about the area and its ..

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10

AUG
beach Costa Rica, Guanacaste, day off escape, Playa del Coco

What I Do on My Day Off

Written by: Daisy Translated by: Anjelica   On my day off, I like to do the following:   Visit family   When I have several days off, I usually go to La Francia (the town where I grew up) to visit my family, especially my mom..

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19

AUG
Sarapiqui River whitewater rafting in Costa Rica with Desafio Adventure Company

Rafting: What to Do If You Fall Out of the Raft

By: Anjelica Veca   One of the most frequent worries I hear people express when they’re considering a whitewater rafting tour is “what if I fall out of the raft?” To this, my response is always the same: you’ll be ok. Y..

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29

AUG
Stand Up Paddle Boarding at the base of the Arenal Volcano

SUP Costa Rica!

By: Anjelica Veca   Knock knock Who’s there? SUP What’s SUP? Pura vida, man! What’s up with you?!   ...crickets.   Yeah, I know; no one thought it was funny here, either. But you can’t knock a girl for..

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02

SEP
Costa Rican wildlife native to the Arenal Region seen on hanging bridges tour: lizard, blue-jeans frog

Hanging Out at the Hanging Bridges

By: Anjelica Veca   After three weeks of activities out on the water, I ventured into the Costa Rican rainforest and spent a morning exploring the hanging bridges at Arenal National Park. It was a morning well spent, and I would recommend the ..

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16

SEP
Species of birds and wildlife on Costa Rica's Caño Negro Wildlife tour

A Tale of Two Rivers: Caño Negro

By: Anjelica Veca   Although Rosie, our tour guide, had warned us about the alligators and crocodiles in the river, the temptation to dip my hand in the water won out. After all, the name of the river is Río Frío (Cold River)&mda..

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06

OCT
San Jose things to do, things to do with children in Costa Rica, Costa Rica amusement park, Costa Rica water park

A Surprisingly Fun Day in San Jose

By: Christine Krishnan, Desafio Community Collaborator    Sometimes it is hard to explain to friends and family what it is like living in rural Costa Rica surrounded by volcanoes, raging rivers, rugged mountains, rainforest and lush green..

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07

OCT
Adventure Specialist Kim helps Jenna overcome her fears at Desafio Lost Canyon rappel tour

Helping Jenna Overcome her Fear of Canyoning

Yesterday, while my coworker Justin was with the briefing of a G Adventures group, we had a lovely older lady come in named Jenna. She had booked the Lost Canyon tour, but she had no idea what exactly she bought. So..

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07

OCT
Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping tour one year anniversary

Gravity Falls: It’s All About the Experience

By: Anjelica Veca   While most babies come into this world kicking and screaming, Desafio’s newest baby, Gravity Falls, arrived on the scene in a quieter way. It was born through a process of exploration, measurement, and daring by four ..

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28

FEB
Executive Thought Leadership Conference in Costa Rica with Desafio Adventure Company

Executive Thought Leadership Conference in Costa Rica

On October 26-31, 2016 an elite group of executive thought leaders were invited to participate in a revolutionary event deep in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle at the base of the Arenal Volcano: the Executive Thought Leadership Summit 2016 with&n..

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13

APR
The Arenal Volcano slumbers above the tiny town of La Fortuna

Top Adventure Town Stays True to Its Name

By: Anjelica Veca and Christine Krishnan   Just as the US economy started its meltdown in 2007, Costa Rica's iconic Arenal Volcano--formally one of the most-active volcanoes in the world--was having a meltdown of its own.   The once..

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14

MAY
Fun vacation to Playa Samara with Desafio.

A vacation to Playa Samara makes a huge impact

One of our clients wrote this blog about her recent trip to Playa Samara, Costa Rica with Desafio. She explains how this family vacation turned into a much-needed adventure enabling her to look at the world through different-colored lenses. How many ..

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26

MAY
International volunteers give back in Costa Rica with Desafio Adventure Company

Making a Difference in Monterrey

Since the very beginning, Desafio has been dedicated to giving back to local communities and over the years it has developed various projects and itineraries ideal for groups looking to do team building and community service trips in Costa Rica...

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19

JUN
volcano boarding nicaragua with Desafio Adventure Company

Innovation of Volcanic Proportions

By: Anjelica Veca   Over the years, Desafio Adventure Company has garnered a reputation for being one of the top innovators of adventure in Costa Rica and a visionary in the touristic hub of La Fortuna.   This week, the well-established..

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23

JUN
Mi Cafecito coffee tour san jose day tour

New Logistics for an Old Favorite

The culture-and-nature-centric Adventure Connection San Jose - La Fortuna with a visit to the La Paz waterfall, the Poas Volcano, and a local coffee plantation has gotten a makeover.   With the recent activity of the Poas Volcano and the ..

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27

JUN
Costa Rica whitewater rafting class 2-3

Sometimes #SeriousFun Means Sleeping In!

Let your vacation be the battery-recharger that you need without missing out on any of the adventure!   We’ve been in the business of providing fun and adventure for a long time—25 years, to be exact! So we know having #SeriousFun ..

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29

JUN
Family Friendly Costa Rica with Desafio Adventure Company

Fun for Families in La Fortuna

Top Things To Do for Families and Children in La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano Area   I am the mom of an adventurous five-year-old who’s a bit of a wanderluster and enjoys going on trips with her globetrotting parents. But even at her y..

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29

JUN
New tours in Sarapiqui Costa Rica

NEW and Exciting in Sarapiqui

The lively adventure-jungle town of Sarapiqui is making a big comeback especially now that the new highway joining La Fortuna to Sarapiqui will open the end of July 2017. Tourists can soon enjoy adventures in Sarapiqui in just over an hour's driv..

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27

SEP
Best Time to Travel to Costa Rica

Best Time to Travel to Costa Rica

by Christine Larson-Krishnan, Community Collaborator   I love this time of year in Costa Rica from September to November. It makes me proud to live here and I always look forward to enveloping myself in local culture and traditions.   I..

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10

OCT
Desafio Launches Extreme Rafting from Monteverde

Desafio Launches Extreme Rafting from Monteverde

Monteverde, Costa Rica—Desafio Adventure Company is launching the most extreme rafting tour on the Tenorio River from the Monteverde Cloud Forest.   “Monteverde is the perfect hub for adventure and one of the best rafting trips is ..

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12

OCT
Desafio Lanza Rafting Extremo desde Monteverde

Desafio Lanza Rafting Extremo desde Monteverde

Monteverde, Costa Rica—Desafio Adventure Company lanza el tour de rafting más extremo en el Río Tenorio desde el bosque nuboso de Monteverde.   Monteverde es el lugar perfecto para aprovechar de una multitud de aventuras y ..

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13

FEB
Love is in the air. Come to Costa Rica for Valentine's Day as your next epic life adventure!

Valentines Day in Costa Rica

It is 2018. It is the year of challenges, growth, and transformation. It should also be the year of wellness, meaningful epic adventures, and an opportunity to truly embrace our present moment.   What better way to embrace change than to truly ..

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17

APR
Getting our CST SustainableTourism Certificate.

Certification for Sustainability

Every two years the Costa Rican Tourism Board encourages tour outfitters to apply for the renowned Certificate of Sustainable Tourism (CST) and depending on our adherence to go a set of rigorous ecological practices, we can be awarded between 1 ..

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30

APR
Best Travel Advice for Solo Travel in Costa Rica.

Top Solo Travel Advice in Costa Rica

Advice on Going Solo in Costa Rica for Independent Travellers by Christine Larson I remember finding my father's Robert Frost book in his library and browsing the dog-eared pages to the heavily underlined part that read: "Two roads diverg..

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10

MAY
Transformational travel in Costa Rica

Find Yourself through Transformational Travel in Costa Rica

Find Yourself through Transformational Travel in Costa Rica by Christine Larson, Community Collaborator    I’ve been thinking a lot about the parallels between the world we live in right now and what things were like back in the 19..

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07

MAR
Having fun at the Costa Rica Cooking Class in La Fortuna.

Costa Rica Cooking Class Tops La Fortuna Things To Do

Costa Rica Cooking Class in La Fortuna is one of the Top Things to Do in Arenal Costa Rica by Christine Larson, co-owner, Desafio Adventure Company  Who ever said Costa Rican cuisine was only about “rice and beans” needs to experie..

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09

AUG
Sarapiqui rafting

Desafio New Logistics - New Tours

Desafio New Logistics - New Tours Desafío Adventure Company is recognized for being on the leading edge of adventure since 1992. So, it's time, once again, to present you our new tours and new logistics for 2019 and 2020! NEW OPERAT..

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06

OCT
A happy lesbian couple ties the knot in Costa Rica after same-sex marriage becomes legal

Costa Rica Legalizes Same Sex Marriage

Costa Rica says "I Do" to Same Sex Marriage The year 2020 will certainly be a year to remember. With the world in chaos over the pandemic, contentious politics in the US, dire forest fires on the West Coast and so much more going on, ..

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02

JUN
Important Tips for Travelling with Kids in Costa Rica

Top 6 Important Tips for Travelling with Kids in Costa Rica

Top 6 Important Tips for Travelling with Kids in Costa Rica by Christine Krishnan, Community Collaborator at Desafio Adventure Company Are you looking for a vacation destination that is adventure-filled and kid-friendly at the same time? Costa Rica..

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29

DEC
The best Costa Rica Safety Tips

Traveler to Traveler Costa Rica Safety Tips

  Traveler to Traveler Costa Rica Safety Tips by Matt Tremblay, Desafio clilent Costa Rica is a safe country to visit, but when travelling to any foreign country it is important to keep in mind the local culture and safety of that particular..

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20

JAN
Maichal with students at volunteer project in Costa Rica.

Using our imagination to inspire change

Imaginative Recycling Projects and other fun activities with School Children in Costa Rica by Maichal Ledgster, Desafio Adventure Specialist The Desert Garden Montessori school from the United States asked us to help them with a fun recycling proje..

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16

JUL
The La Fortuna Waterfall - Nature in it's Rarest Form

The La Fortuna Waterfall - Nature in it's Rarest Form

Tishal Turknett is currently studying Business Marketing with a minor in Spanish at Georgia College & State University, in Milledgeville, Georgia, USA. She came to Costa Rica to do a one month long internship with Desafio, with the intention t..

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20

SEP
Family Vacationing 101

Family Vacationing 101

Time to Take the Family on a Trip to Costa Rica - Make Mine Worry-Free, please! by Christine Krishnan, Desafio Adventure CompanyA recent report on CNN mentioned 84% of Americans say the most-important part of a vacati..

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20

MAY
Last-Chance Adventures in Costa Rica

Last-Chance Adventures in Costa Rica

Last Chance Adventures in Costa Rica by Christine Krishnan, Community Builder, Desafio Adventure Company Costa Rica in English means "Rich Coast," but these days it's more like "Hot Coast." The ocean water on the coasts has increa..

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29

JUN
To Rent a Car or Not to Rent a Car? - That is the Question!

To Rent a Car or Not to Rent a Car? - That is the Question!

If you've been to Costa Rica, one of the comments you've probably made to friends and family back home is OMG! The roads in Costa Rica are just horrible!"As you probably realized, driving and maintaining vehicles in Costa Rica is a huge ..

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06

DEC
The Zen of Costa Rica’s Mysterious Address System

The Zen of Costa Rica’s Mysterious Address System

The Zen of Costa Rica's Mysterious Address System: Getting Around a country with virtually no street signs or street names and address numbersby Christine Krishnan, Community Builder, Desafio Adventure CompanyWhen I first came to Costa Rica, I w..

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11

OCT
Book a Private Tour in Costa Rica for the Best One-on-One Service

Book a Private Tour in Costa Rica for the Best One-on-One Service

Book a Private Tour in Costa Rica for the Best One-on-One Service with Desafíoby Christine Larson-KrishnanA mother of two teen-aged boys mentioned the other day how great it was that she and her husband and elderly mother-in-law were able to do ou..

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25

MAY
Continuing Education in Costa Rica

Continuing Education in Costa Rica

Continuing Education in Costa Ricaby Christine Krishnan, Community Outreach Many people are curious about what Costa Rica is like before they come to visit. One of the questions we get the most is: "I don't speak Spanish. Will it be hard for me..

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10

SEP
White Water Rafting in Arenal, Costa Rica

White Water Rafting in Arenal, Costa Rica

White Water Rafting in Arenal, Costa RicaWhen the rain gets going in green season in Costa Rica, the river rafting trips get really exciting. As the rivers swell with rainwater, it’s your cue to hop aboard for a fun, wild ride down a beautiful..

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06

DEC
GOOD EATS in La Fortuna: Soda Viquez

GOOD EATS in La Fortuna: Soda Viquez

Style: Costa Rican Recommended for: Families with children, Travelers on a budget, Locals, Meals served: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Opening hours: 7 am-10 pm What is a “Soda” in Costa Rica?“Sodas” are cute little casual rest..

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17

JAN
GOOD EATS in La Fortuna: Nene's Restaurant

GOOD EATS in La Fortuna: Nene's Restaurant

Styles: International and Typical Recommended for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Local cuisineMeals served: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Opening hours: 10 am-11 pm La Fortuna, the major hub for restaurants and night life, has many diffe..

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09

MAY
GOOD EATS in La Fortuna: Rainforest Cafe

GOOD EATS in La Fortuna: Rainforest Cafe

The Rainforest Cafe is located 25 meters south of the southwest corner of the central park in La Fortuna.  As coffee is king in Costa Rica,  you can find it just about anywhere, but Rainforest Café has much more than a standard coffee . Th..

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11

JUL
GOOD EATS in La Fortuna: Cafe Mediterraneo

GOOD EATS in La Fortuna: Cafe Mediterraneo

Café Mediterraneo’s great service and friendliness will make you feel like you’ve been here before, even it’s your first time.  Located 400 meters south of downtown La Fortuna, its just a short walk and has some of the best views of the ..

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12

DEC
GOOD EATS in La Fortuna: Chocolate Fusion Cafe

GOOD EATS in La Fortuna: Chocolate Fusion Cafe

GOOD EATS in La Fortuna: Chocolate Fusion CafeWe love supporting local entrepreneurs. Jessica and her husband found the perfect niche for us sweet tooths in La Fortuna.Chocolate Fusion Café is well-known  as the go-to place for delicious han..

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27

AUG
Join the Desafio Explorer's Club and SAVE on your next vacati

Join the Desafio Explorer's Club and SAVE on your next vacati

Desafio Adventure Company is proud to present the Desafío Explorer's Club for your chance to earn Freebies and Discounts on your future vacations!   We know you are looking for authentic, unique and interesting experience..

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12

MAY
The Top Four Tours in Lake Arenal, Costa Rica

The Top Four Tours in Lake Arenal, Costa Rica

Top Four Tours on Lake Arenal Costa RicaLake Arenal in Costa Rica is one of the country’s most scenic points of interest. Green rolling hills of forest and pastureland surround the deep blue lake, with the near-perfect conical symmetry of Aren..

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04

NOV
A Question of Values and Ethics

A Question of Values and Ethics

A Question of Values and Ethics: How my past experiences in politics helps me understand the Costa Rica tour industryby Christine Larson-Krishnan, Community Builder I got my schooling at Madison, Wisconsin. But when I say schooling, it's not jus..

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11

FEB
The best canyoning in Costa Rica is the Lost Canyon with Desafio Adventure Company.

Tips on Canyoning in Costa Rica from a Professional

Canyoning in Costa Rica: The Perspective of a Canyoning Professional by Eliomar Campos Vargas, Desafio Canyon Leader The other day, Christine asked me to write a super-detailed description of our Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning tou..

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13

APR
Top team building, incentive and corporate events planning in Costa Rica with Desafio Adventure Company.

Planning a Team Building, Incentive or Corporate Event in Costa

Planning a Team Building, Incentive or Corporate Event in Costa Rica   by Christine Krishnan, Community Outreach   Team-building activities for Meetings & Incentive groups, students and corporate events have become pretty mainstream -..

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20

DEC
Climate News from Arenal Costa Rica

Climate News from Arenal Costa Rica

Climate News from Arenal Costa Rica in the Northern Zone How climate affects tourism by Suresh Krishnan, Founder of Desafio Adventure Company Our clients often ask us: "What if it's raining - we can go on our tour?" And the answer is a resounding..

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16

JUL
Community Art beautifies Rural Costa Rica School

Community Art beautifies Rural Costa Rica School

Community Art beautifies Rural Costa Rica SchoolDesafio, along with different organizations and individual good-doers came together to help Cerro Alegre, a local elementary school by providing dance outfits for their dance group, painting the school ..

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26

SEP
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Costa Rica

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Costa Rica

The Top 10 Reasons to Visit Costa Ric 1. The People A local farmer getting his bulls ready to make sugar cane juice in Costa Rica. The people in Costa Rica are often referred to as “Ticos" for men, and “ Ticas" for women. They are kn..

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04

MAY
GOOD EATS in Manzanillo: Cool & Calm Cafe

GOOD EATS in Manzanillo: Cool & Calm Cafe

A plate with a view! We can't imagine a better place to really catch the true flavor of the Caribbean than the Cool & Calm Cafe. Right front and center of Playa Manzanillo, this local hangout dishes up rice n beans like no other. Go for any..

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18

MAR
Saturday Afternoon La Fortuna near Arenal Volcano

Saturday Afternoon La Fortuna near Arenal Volcano

A Saturday Afternoon in La Fortuna near the Arenal Volcanoby Suresh and Christine Krishnan, owners of Desafio Adventure CompanyIt's a late Saturday afternoon in downtown La Fortuna at the base of one of the world's most-iconic volcanoes. Th..

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13

JAN
A delicious Costa Rica recipe from Desafio

From our kitchen to yours: Fresh Flavors from the Desafio Kitchen

From our Kitchen to Yours: Fresh Flavors from the Desafio Kitchen by Christine Krishnan, Desafío Adventure CompanyI remember several years ago we launched a new tour kayaking and rafting down the picturesque Rio Arenal during the rainy season. The..

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09

AUG
Single Traveler Finds Adventure and Easy Traveling with Desafío A

Single Traveler Finds Adventure and Easy Traveling with Desafío A

Single Traveler Finds Adventure and Easy Traveling with Desafío Adventure Connections in Costa Rica!  by P.M.OrtizI arrived in #CostaRica with one thing on my mind… #WhiteWaterRafting ! I’d heard from friends about the legendary #Rio..

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04

DEC
I was Inspi(red) today

I was Inspi(red) today

I was Inspi(red) todayby Christine Krishnan, Community BuilderToday I wore my favorite red t-shirt. It says Inspi(red) on it. I bought it for 800 colones (roughly a US$1.30) at my favorite "Ropa Americana" or local thrift store.I had no idea what ..

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13

APR
Wanderlusting Kitty and Crusading Animal Lovers in La Fortuna

Wanderlusting Kitty and Crusading Animal Lovers in La Fortuna

Wanderlusting Kitty and Crusading Animal Lovers in La Fortunaby Christine Larson-Krishnan, Community BuilderA group of tourists came through Costa Rica that had a special addition to the group – a cute little furry calico kitten their tour leader f..

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18

SEP
Gravity Falls: The Most Extreme Tour in Costa Rica

Gravity Falls: The Most Extreme Tour in Costa Rica

  Done a guided rappel down a 150-foot gushing waterfall? Fun, but what’s next, you ask? Are you ready for the next extreme adventure adrenaline fix? How about waterfall jumping?   Waterfall jumping is Costa Rica's version of ..

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21

MAR
Canyoning in Costa Rica: Wild, Crazy and Adventurous Me

Canyoning in Costa Rica: Wild, Crazy and Adventurous Me

Canyoning in Costa Rica: The wildest, craziest, most adventurous thing I've done!by Tui Frye, Events & IncentivesMy first time canyoning came somewhat unexpectedly. I actually had it scheduled earlier in the week, but had to postpone as I was..

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03

MAY
The First Adventure Alone as a New Parent!

The First Adventure Alone as a New Parent!

  The First Adventure Alone as a New Parent! by Tui Frye, Events Planner  I have a soon-to-be three year old daughter and I also have a confession to make. We have never really left her with anyone. There have been a few occasions that w..

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04

APR
Canyoning was a LIFE CHANGING Experience

Canyoning was a LIFE CHANGING Experience

Canyoning was a LIFE CHANGING Experienceby Selina WalkerDesafio: To Challenge To Explore To Inspire, or is it.... Desafio: To Challenge to Explore To CHANGE LIVES?After last week's challenging canyoneering tour, I think the latter is correct. Son..

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09

DEC
Children enjoy Easter Egg Hunt in Costa Rica

Filling your Easter Basket with Desafio!

Filling your Easter Basket at Desafío's Annual "Búsqueda de Tesoros"by Christine KrishnanI grew up in a very German household and out of all of the holidays, I'm pretty sure Easter was my mother's favorite. She went out of her way to pl..

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22

SEP
Costa Rica Adventure Academy

Costa Rica Adventure Academy

The Costa Rica Adventure Academy was started by Suresh Krishnan, the owner of Desafio Adventure Company. His goal is to train the next generation of adventure guides based on leadership, safety and service, improving the adventure industry and creati..

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02

OCT
GOOD EATS: My Coffee in La Fortuna

GOOD EATS: My Coffee in La Fortuna

If you could only hear the sizzle... by Christine Krishnan Years ago my father told me the classic customer service story about "selling the sizzle, not the steak..." It's more important to focus on the experience around a product being sold rath..

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NOV
Fun Things To Do for Families Arenal Costa Rica.

Top 13 Fun Things To Do for Families in La Fortuna

Fun for Families in La Fortuna Top 13 Things To Do for Families and Children in La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano I am the mom of an adventurous five-year-old who's a bit of a wanderluster and enjoys going on trips with her globetrotting parents. But ..

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JUL
Is Rafting Safe in Costa Rica?

Is Rafting Safe in Costa Rica?

Is Rafting Safe in Costa Rica?by Selina WalkerWhite water rafting is one of Costa Rica's most popular and safest activities for travelers and locals. Costa Rica has a dense amount of rivers and mountains spread out over a diverse terrain, so fun ..

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FEB
Desafio Provides Totally Unique Team Building Activities

Desafio Provides Totally Unique Team Building Activities

Desafio Provides Totally Unique Team Building Activities by Tui Frye, Special Events and Incentives Coordinator   We recently had the opportunity to host a Corporate Olympic Beach Games for a GPS company out of California. There were 44 peo..

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JUL
Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica offer Impressive Jungle Sound Effect

Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica offer Impressive Jungle Sound Effect

Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica Offer Impressive Jungle Sound Effects by Christine Larson-Krishnan, Community Builder The other day I asked a young visitor what the favorite part of her vacation to Costa Rica had been.Without missing a beat she exclaime..

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JUN
Incentive groups choose Costa Rica as en excellent destination for teambuilding.

Count on Desafio for Costa Rica Incentive Travel Planning

Count on Desafio Adventure Company for Costa Rica Incentive Travel Planning by Christine Larson-Krishnan Several years ago the Miami Dolphins' executive board came down to do some Team Building Activities in Costa Rica with us. We took them raf..

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