Want to connect with the “essence of life”? we’ll show you how

Earlier this month, Costa Rica’s tourism board (ICT) launched a new campaign branding the country as “an opportunity to connect with the essence of life”. And while many will associate Costa Rica with hiking in the rainforest, wildlife-watching and surfing Pacific waves, there’s actually far more to the tropical experience. At its core, you’ll find […]

Prince Harry is trying to make travel greener. And we want to help him.

Last week we caught wind of Prince Harry’s new sustainable travel initiative, Travalyst. According to the website, it aims to “change the impact of travel, for good”, acting as the “driving force that paves a new way to travel” without necessarily getting people to travel less. Travalyst wants to help “everyone explore our world in […]

Are you going to eat beef this week?

You have most likely read about the wildfires in Brazil that are devouring the Amazon Rainforest.  The latest reports speak of over 72,000 wildfires, up 84% from last year. Many of those fires were set by farmers looking to expand their farmland.  The biggest enemy of the Amazon is human agriculture activity, mostly cattle ranching […]

Gourmet getaways in Costa Rica? They aren’t just for guests!

Ask any of our guests and they’ll tell you, food is a memorable part of the Cayuga experience. Whichever hotel you visit you’ll find menus packing tasty local ingredients and fusion flavors, putting a most delicious spin on our region’s favorite dishes. And behind those menus are our talented chefs, always keen to experiment and […]

Want to Improve your Environmental Footprint? Consider a Tropical Vacation

A tropical vacation? Yep, you read it right. But not any old one. It’s a very certain kind of tropical vacation we’re talking about. One that could have a lasting effect on your environmental footprint. We call it “travel done differently” and it’s what we strive to do every day at the Cayuga Collection. But […]

Should We All Stop Flying on Vacation?

  Will “flygskam” (“flight shame” in Swedish) be the buzzword of this year’s summer holiday?  Forbes Magazine recently posed the question and it’s got us thinking. It might be too early to tell, but the concept of flygskam isn’t at all too far from reality. Inspired by Gretha Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement, […]

Planning Your Costa Rican Adventure – Monteverde or Arenal?

Both tucked away up in the northwest of the country, Monteverde and Arenal are undeniably Costa Rica’s most popular mountain destinations.  And it’s often difficult to choose between the two. Rightfully world-famous for its mystical cloud forests is mountain-top Monteverde, while Arenal is known for its now dormant volcano which once spewed lava on a […]

Life will Thrill You, if You Let it – Whale Watching in Panama

Acting as the bridge between Central and South America, adventure-seeking travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to exciting things to do in Panama. But with so many traditional activities like sport fishing or jungle hikes to enjoy in this beautiful sliver of country, it’s easy to overlook those more niche adventures. And they’re […]

The Great Dilemma of the Ecolodge Owner – Resolved Today!

In the late 1980s, John and Karen Lewis, two former Peace Corps volunteers from Minnesota, came to Costa Rica. What they had in mind was to purchase a parcel of endangered rainforest for conservation, build a school for the local community, and develop a high-end ecolodge to generate conservation funds, employment and offer an inspiring, […]

Tight on Time? Here’s Where to Experience the Essence of Costa Rica

Compact in size it might be, but Costa Rica is home to enough wonders to keep you exploring and inspired for a lifetime. And with so much to discover, it’s no surprise that the country has famously become a multi-stop destination. But that’s not to say you can’t experience the essence of Costa Rica in […]