The Penny Pincher Travel Blog

image attractions tamarindo costa rica There are many great attractions and activities in Tamarindo Costa Rica. Tamarindo is a coastal town in the Guanacaste province in Costa Rica in Central America that has a lot to offer the visitor who is looking for a fun, activity filled vacation.  Attractions: There are many attractions to take on Tamarindo. Your only problem will be time. I will narrow it down to a few, but remember there are many more just as good or better. Las Baulas Marine National Park . Whether or not you are a confirmed nature lover, a visit to Las Baulas Marine National Park will wow you. If you are visiting between October and April you will see the world's largest group of nesting leatherback turtles. Take a tour through the luscious rain forests and get up close and personal with the iguanas and crocodiles. Well, not too personal. leatherback turtles The beautiful 2 mile long white sandy beach and vivid blue water, is not...

Shaw Park Gardens Ocho Rios Jamaica A must see attraction Waterfall at Shaw Park Gardens image copyright Ashauntae 2014 A visit to this luscious garden in the mountains of Ocho Rios Jamaica was a pleasant surprise. The hidden gem that is the Shaw Park Gardens was originally the location of the original Shaw Park garden Resort which is now located closer to the city center. The old hotel still remains and is sometimes used for guests who crave the natural environment. You will be taken to the top of the mountain by cab or tour bus. Once up there, you are able to take spectacular photos of the city below. After paying your $10.00 admission fee, you are assigned a tour guide who is very knowledge about the landscape and history of the garden. Our tour guide was the gardener. The 45 minute tour takes you down the mountains where you are amazed by the beauty of the natural landscape that includes a spectacular water falls, streams, exotic plants, flowers and trees. There is a natura...