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Pura Vida Costa Rica
Pura Vida Costa Rica

by Scott Setterberg January 14, 2024

Only a couple weeks remain to register for the April 2024 Pura Vida Costa Rica photo tour, so I thought I'd write about this incredible photo workshop that explores Costa Rica's Gold Coast, Guanacaste, and the Northern Zone.  First of all, I titled this Costa Rica photography tour "Pura Vida" because that is a very popular expression used by Ticos (Costa Ricans).  Pura vida has several meanings including hello, goodbye, everything is good, and thank you, and you will hear it often in Costa Rica.  Now that the title makes sense, let's get into the details!

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Costa Rica Landscapes
Costa Rica Landscapes

by Scott Setterberg October 16, 2023

It's hard to believe that in a few short weeks it will be eleven years since I first experienced the magical tropical paradise of Costa Rica.  The memories of that first trip are forever etched into my mind, driving through the rugged rural countryside and winding mountain roads, discovering breathtaking waterfalls, sun-soaked beaches, colorful wildlife, and so many spectacular landscapes.  I knew then that Costa Rica was special and in 2016, I moved to San Ramón, where I still live to this day.

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How to Choose the Best Costa Rica Photo Tour
How to Choose the Best Costa Rica Photo Tour

by Scott Setterberg August 24, 2023

If you are a landscape photographer, nature photographer, or wildlife photographer looking for spectacular photo opportunities, Costa Rica hits the spot. Combining half a million species of flora and fauna with fantastic tropical scenery, Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, misty cloud forests, vibrant wildlife, towering active volcanoes, natural hot springs, colorful rivers, jaw-dropping waterfalls, and gorgeous tropical foliage flourish throughout the country.

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