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Costa Rica is a democracy, has no standing army, and is arguably the most environmentally friendly country in Latin America. Bill Beard has introduced travelers to Costa Rica since 1970.
Come to Costa Rica for the natural beauty. stay for the adventure!
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica? Whenever you can!
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Can You Picture Yourself Immersed In The Pacific Ocean Of Costa Rica Surrounded By Marine Life? You Can Do It With Bill Beard's. Jump On Board Today For This Adventure Of A Lifetime.
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Killer Whale known as an Orca (Orcinus orca)one of three sighted and photographed on a local dive by Mariana Roldan the manager of the dive shop at Ocotal Beach Resort. Fourteen more were sighted on March 24th at Punta Gorda dive site.
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In this Issue: April 2008
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A Special Price At Villas Sol During Re-Modeling
All Inclusive Beach Resort Vacation Special
Adventure Tour Report From Costa Rica:
Rincon Canyoning, This Is The True Wet And Wild
Animals, Birds & Flowers Of The Month
The Silky Anteater, White-throated Capuchin, Jacamar, Hummingbird & Sky Vine
Costa Rica Cooking, Food, and Recipes
Rice and Beans made with Coconut Milk
Costa Rica Fishing Report
2008: Year Of The Marina In Costa Rica
Costa Rica In Top Honeymoon Destinations
Costa Rica Number Two In Modern Bride Magazine
Costa Rica Scuba Diving Report
Orcas & Humpback Whales Sighted
Easter Is A Time Of Feasting Tico-Style
When the praying is done, it is time to gain weight
Exchange Rate In Costa Rica
492.37 Costa Rican colones for each US dollar you exchange.
Green Iguanas, Costa Rica's Most Impressive Species
Charming Dinosaur Aapect Attracts Vistors
Jellyfish, Tantalizing (if Treacherous) Treasures
Not a serious problem in Costa Rican Pacific
Letter From Zane Frye At Atlantis Divers
I went for a dive trip and wound up with an adventure…
Museums In San Jose To Get Face Lift
Efforts under way to make two attractions more visible
News Briefs From Costa Rica
Endangered stork count in Costa Rica
Weather Report From Costa Rica
Costa Rica's 'green' season began March 7th
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Whale Shark In Costa Rica, Photo By Phil Rudin
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Whale Sharks Are Sighted many times during the year In Costa Rica. We Have Seen Them On Every Dive Site, Every Month Of The Year, many times from the boats. No Predictions Though.
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Costa Rica Is A Wonderful Family Destination. Scuba Diving, Tree Top Canopy, River Rafting, Wildlife Observation River Floats, Canyoning, ATV's, Horseback Riding, Jungles, Rainforest, Volcanoes & More
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Why leave the kids home when you can bring them on a memorable and adventurous trip? Family adventure travel is on the rise and options like hiking through a Costa Rican cloud forest, rafting a river, zipping over and through the trees & scuba diving while exploring the natural wonders of Costa Rica are only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the fantastic trips that a family can enjoy. Active parents and children alike can enjoy sightseeing and being adventurous as a family and parents will give their children the gift of adventure travel that will surely last a lifetime! Most of the hotels we use have a Kid's Club or baby sitters that will take good care of the smaller adventurers while the others dive or tour.
CLICK HERE to see our Pacific Ocean beach packages
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. "So throw off the bowlines. Sail
away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain
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Spinner Dolphin always frolick in front of the boats
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You can see tremendous amounts of marine life from the boats with great photo ops. Dolphins, turtles, manta rays, whales,Orcas just to name a few
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Humpback Whales in Gulf Of Papagayo
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Humpback whales are seen on a regular basis. More in the U.S. winter time. Eight were sighted in a five day period.Two more were sighted on March 24th. Photo by Nadine Beard
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Humpback whales are sighted yearly
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We encounter humpback whales going to and from the dive sites and on our sunset cruises. They are even sighted from the Villas Sol restaurant and we hear them singing many times while diving.
Did you know?
It takes only two slaps of whales tail to propel their entire body out of the water?
Photo by Robbie Ahlgren
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Two Of Three Orcas On Local Dive
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Scuba diving is certainly the ideal way to see the large amounts of marine life we enjoy underwater but just going out on the boat will give you the opportunity for large marine life observation.
Photo by Mariana Roldan
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Even infants must have a valid passport to visit Costa Rica and all passports must have six months remaining before expiration at time of departure.
For a passport application, go to this link
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Planning a trip to Costa Rica? Check with us, you may be paying too much or receiving too little for your money.
Our U.S. reservation office is located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
E-mail us anytime: costarica@diveres.com or phone: 877-853-0538 during office hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
All of our agents are divers and adventurers who have traveled extensively throughout Costa Rica and experienced all of our tours. English is their first language.
All tours are privately escorted by English-speaking, Costa Rican naturalist guides, always traveling at your pace in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Since 1970 it has been our pleasure to assist individuals, families, groups and honeymoon couples with Costa Rica travel planning.
Nadine & Bill Beard
Bill Beard's Adventure Travel & Diving Safaris Costa Rica
Web Page: http://www.billbeardcostarica.com
E-Mail: costarica@diveres.com
Toll Free: 877 853-0538, Phone 954 453-5044
Fax: 954-351-9740
COME TO COSTA RICA FOR THE NATURAL BEAUTY.
STAY FOR THE ADVENTURE!
U.S. Mailing Address: 5601 Powerline Rd. Suite 205, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33309
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