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11 February, 2020

Volunteer’s story: La Punta trail reborn

John and I arrived to La Finca Bellavista Treehouse Community as volunteers just a week ago. As volunteers, our main duties are helping in the kitchen and READ MORE

22 May, 2019

The Ultimate Bird Watcher’s Paradise in Costa Rica: Finca Bellavista Treehouse Community

A sanctuary for bird lovers tucked in the jungle of Costa Rica Finca Bellavista Treehouse Community is tucked near Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, which is home to READ MORE

27 November, 2018

Making the Most of Nature at Finca Bellavista

As an owner and part-time resident at the Finca, I hear from a lot of guests that they love their visit but didn’t see many animals or READ MORE

30 October, 2018

Lounge Lizards and Rock Piles

In this blog I am going to introduce the Common Basilisk, Basiliscus basiliscus. It is also known as the Jesus Christ Lizard, due to its ability to run READ MORE

22 September, 2018

Introducing the Kinkajou – acrobatic carnivore of the treetops

There really are few mammals more attractive than the Kinkajou, with its soft, golden fur, short face and big eyes. Kinkajous are one of the most common READ MORE

2 May, 2018

Bats in the BAThroom!

Everyone at Finca Bellavista is a little batty. But I’m the worst of all. One of the big selling points for me, when buying a treehouse at READ MORE

12 April, 2018

The tiny red frogs (ranitas rojas) of Finca Bellavista!

Walking quietly along the trail to the waterfall on a wet day, it isn’t hard to hear the soft trilling call of the Granular Poison Dart Frog, READ MORE

1 March, 2018

Treehouse Spotlight: El Castillo Mastate

When it comes to iconic treehouses in the world, we’re proud to say that El Castillo Mastate is one of them. Second only to the first treehouse READ MORE

18 December, 2017

Gallo Pinto: How To Make Costa Ricans´ Favorite Breakfast Dish

¨Gallo Pinto¨ translates directly to “painted rooster” referring to the mottled pattern that dark beans and white rice create, reminiscent of chicken feathers. If you’re looking to READ MORE

15 December, 2017

Tour Spotlight: Whale Watching in Costa Rica’s Southern Zone

What travels thousands of kilometers to Costa Rica every year, weighs between 25 and 40 tons and measures up to 1 meter in length? This month, some READ MORE

12 December, 2017

Namastay in the Jungle: Meet Our Newest Yoga Volunteers

Tree Pose takes on a whole new meaning as you gaze over a landscape of primary and secondary jungle, an ecosystem some scientists refer to as “the READ MORE

24 October, 2017

Six Must-Buy Costa Rica Gifts

If you are one of the nearly 3 million international tourists that visit Costa Rica each year, chances are you’ll want to make your way back home READ MORE

14 August, 2017

Purchase Real Estate in Costa Rica during rainy season

Do you want to purchase property in Costa Rica? Make a plan to tour and purchase real estate in Costa Rica during the rainy season. Green Season READ MORE

15 July, 2017

Celebrating Moths – the Rainforest’s Most Elusive Inhabitant

Moths are fascinating creatures. While humans tend to gravitate towards either a camp of love or loathe when it comes to these elusive and unique insects, an READ MORE

12 July, 2017

September Special Offer!

September is a special time to visit Costa Rica. The crowds thin out, prices drop and its a great time to explore a magnificent country. If you READ MORE

29 June, 2017

How to Make a Killer Vegan Ceviche With Green Bananas

For newcomers to the world of vegan and vegetarian eating, developing a tasty cooking repertoire with meat substitutes can be challenging. It takes time to cultivate an READ MORE

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