Jul 24
The south pacific town of Golfito near the Golfo Dulce will be receiving quite a few visitors next week to celebrate the
Cultural, Sport and Environmental South Pacific Art Festival.
As a way of providing locals with a socially bonding activity as well as attracting local and foreign tourists to the south pacific region, the University of Costa Rica organized this second art festival through its Social Action branch.
Golfito’s main public areas will be overtaken by arts and crafts as well as typical foods, music and activities. The University of Costa Rica’s Social Action branch seeks to encourage locals in getting back in touch with their traditions and customs.
Through the festivities, organizers also hope to teach the locals to pursue a healthy lifestyle and invest in their personal growth as well as the community’s. Activities will be taking place at Golfito’s gym, park, main dock as well as the University of Costa Rica’s South Pacific premises.
Some of the activities that will be taking place include cultural expressions, sport activities, artistic performances and the highlighting of the Southern Pacific traditions.
The Cultural, Sports and Environmental South Pacific Art Festival will allow visitors and locals to enjoy open recreational spaces, participate or enjoy sport and cultural activities as well as taste the region’s traditional dishes and dance to typical music.
written by fernando
\\ tags: Cultural, Golfito, Golfo Dulce, Sport and Environmental South Pacific Art Festival
Jul 05
Ojo de Agua Park, San Antonio de Belen
One of Costa Rica most popular and oldest aquatic parks is the Ojo de Agua Park. The name Ojo de Agua translates to a water spring from fresh cool water gushes out. The park is located in the town of San Antonio de Belen in the province of Heredia .
Do not confuse the town Ojo de Agua with the aquatic park that is located near the Juan Santamaria International Airport. The park is easily accessed from downtown San Jose and can take about 20 to 30 minutes to get there.
The park has an interesting characteristic, as for its Olympic size swimming pool is constantly being fed by fresh spring water. A total of 362 liters per second flow out of the spring and is directed to the only public swimming pool with fresh water.
The park has a special promotion going on for the mid year vacations and is a great alternative for spending the day in the sun and water. For many families that find it difficult to head out to the beach with their family, the park has an entrance fee of approximately $2. The entrance fee allows visitors the use of the swimming pools and the recreational areas such as picnic areas and basketball courts.
The park recently installed a 52ft long slide with a 23ft drop called the Splash Storm. There is also a canopy and the man made lake that allows visitors to rent kayaks and enjoy the lake.
The use of the Splash Storm as well as the canopy has an extra cost for its use. The park also has picnic areas that also have grilling facilities for those who enjoy a nice barbecue. The park also has food stands and a restaurant for those who would like to totally relax.
The park will open every day from 6am to 5pm during vacations and will offer a courtesy pass for any other day should it rain before 1pm during your visit.
The Ojo de Agua Park represents one of Costa Rica most popular recreational areas for the last couple of decades.
written by fernando
\\ tags: Golfito, Golfo Dulce, Province of Heredia
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