This is Why You Should Travel to COSTA RICA

A day of exploring in beautiful Arenal Volcano National Park near the little town of La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
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  • @ilevxhd8066
    @ilevxhd80663 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that resort alone is making me want to visit Costa Rica. CR has definitely been added to my list

  • @GnarlyBroMr

    @GnarlyBroMr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go to Guate or nica instead

  • @freerange6739
    @freerange67393 жыл бұрын

    I like Gabriel. He has went from a backpacker staying in dorm rooms in a hostel to a 150 dollar a day budget.

  • @roodborstkalf9664

    @roodborstkalf9664

    3 жыл бұрын

    He has earned it.

  • @khshkhshkhsh

    @khshkhshkhsh

    3 жыл бұрын

    He’s put a lot of work into it. That’s why. Hope he becomes more successful

  • @goofsaddggkle7351
    @goofsaddggkle73513 жыл бұрын

    That resort looked like a dream come true!

  • @DivandBenny
    @DivandBenny3 жыл бұрын

    Costa Rica is definitely right at the tippy top of my bucket list. Hopefully get to visit some day soon! Great video Gabriel Looking forward to your next one 👍

  • @huacamaya119
    @huacamaya1193 жыл бұрын

    Since I am from Panama, I've never really gave it much thought about visiting CR. Panama has a lot of lushness wonders of it's own, but these thermal pools are really convincing me now. How amazing it's that!!!!👍

  • @fernandobreneszamora222

    @fernandobreneszamora222

    2 жыл бұрын

    Panamá es hermosísima,Saludos desde san Ramón de Alajuela Costa Rica.

  • @FTBLETSAS
    @FTBLETSAS3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Gabriel your videos are great for getting me ready for CR..stay safe and keep travelling

  • @vinayakbiradar1424

    @vinayakbiradar1424

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year ❤️

  • @FTBLETSAS

    @FTBLETSAS

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vinayakbiradar1424 To you too!!

  • @effie-montreal

    @effie-montreal

    3 жыл бұрын

    I checked your video all in greek nice

  • @Nature_with_Peter_Kane

    @Nature_with_Peter_Kane

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@effie-montreal This must be the Greek fan club for Gab! LOL

  • @Deutschland-Fly

    @Deutschland-Fly

    3 жыл бұрын

    East the West Gabriel is the Best🤙🤙

  • @seancohen81
    @seancohen813 жыл бұрын

    16:52 Sculptor: I was inspired by a trip I took to Daytona Beach, Florida in the Spring of 1998. I call this "Tramp Stamp"

  • @AdventureElliot
    @AdventureElliot3 жыл бұрын

    The hot springs are amazing when it's pouring rain because the rain is slightly cold and the hot springs are so steamy and warm you up well. It's a perfect contrast. It's one of the most relaxing and cleansing feelings you can have. Not to mention how they perfectly infuse the pools/chambers/waterfalls with the natural elements and plants. Unreal experience that I'll never forget.

  • @alejandro2435
    @alejandro24353 жыл бұрын

    Good luck brother, welcome to my home country. Love your videos.

  • @secretariat-13
    @secretariat-133 жыл бұрын

    Holy cow Gabriel, you discovered paradise, that Bali place alone is worth the trip, what a great spot, thanks for the treat, love your style, no nonsense guy. Good job

  • @yesviews
    @yesviews3 жыл бұрын

    I really like this grateful Gabe, who says "just gotta imagine the viewpoint" "lookign forward to the viewpoint even though there's not much to see".... *edit* and shirtless Gabe feeling for a spa

  • @acornssirius6596

    @acornssirius6596

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am from Indonesia but I really like COSTA RIKA because COSTA RIKA is one of the safest countries in the world and COSTA RIKA is the best football country. 🖐🖐🖐

  • @cronictraveler4257
    @cronictraveler42573 жыл бұрын

    About 10 years ago I stayed at Baldi for 2 days and it was awesome! Hands down the most relaxing I ever felt! Great memory seeing your video Gabriel...thanks for sharing.

  • @mtnvr6545

    @mtnvr6545

    3 жыл бұрын

    That hot spring alone makes a flight down there sound pretty good right now, with all the nature surrounding it.

  • @thserggioreinventedofficia3539

    @thserggioreinventedofficia3539

    3 жыл бұрын

    I stayed at baldi only once and i live here 😂 its a great experience

  • @presidentxijinpingspoxdoct9756
    @presidentxijinpingspoxdoct97563 жыл бұрын

    You are a lucky bastard, Gabriel, to have your lifestyle...... but you created your own luck.

  • @tigrotom7312

    @tigrotom7312

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I kind of envy his free as a bird lifestyle too.

  • @yayacentella
    @yayacentella3 жыл бұрын

    LETS DO IT! what a great attitude to start the new year

  • @thefoodyoumaylike1293

    @thefoodyoumaylike1293

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love your DP 😍

  • @BelgradeBeat
    @BelgradeBeat3 жыл бұрын

    So nice to see a channel like this with good music selection!

  • @mennoboon8037
    @mennoboon80373 жыл бұрын

    That hot spring resort looks like everybody can have their own pool lol. Have a nice 2021👍

  • @liznaranjo7994
    @liznaranjo79943 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I've seen a lot of videos around La Fortuna, I've even been there, but never saw that hot springs resort. Thanks for sharing, it looks amazing. Happy New Year!

  • @georgejoschannel5045
    @georgejoschannel50453 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year bro! God bless you and your family! That was a great video it sure is a nice place worth visiting!

  • @darrencole7379
    @darrencole73793 жыл бұрын

    I've really enjoyed your costa rica series so far mate. Happy new year and all the best to you mate

  • @bobsynhorst7556
    @bobsynhorst75563 жыл бұрын

    Amazing the further you get out on the trail away from where most tourists are willing to go how much more pure things gets. Pura Vida Gabe.

  • @owenprice3989
    @owenprice39893 жыл бұрын

    Haven't commented on your videos lately and figured this location was a great place to start. As you've probably heard numerous times, I'm living my travel addiction through your work. Could feel your excitement for the spa and hotel, and the rainforests. Thats some reasonable prices for all those amazing pools and haven't seen your accommodation yet. Hope the new year brings quick action for safe travel again minus the quarantine requirements. I'm so ready for trips back to Indonesia, but may reconsider to something closer like CR due to your videos. Happy New Year!

  • @1fredricka
    @1fredricka3 жыл бұрын

    wow u hit the jackpot on this place. Thanks for the wonderful tour!! Happy New Year!!

  • @jonathanseatter8665
    @jonathanseatter86652 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate the realism in your travel videos, hope one day our paths cross and we can share a beer.

  • @dream.machine
    @dream.machine3 жыл бұрын

    That looks beautiful! Happy 2021 Gabe!

  • @NOT-WOKE-007
    @NOT-WOKE-0073 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @jaobmens4429
    @jaobmens44293 жыл бұрын

    Just WOW the hotsprings fantastic!!!!!

  • @bsr6823
    @bsr68233 жыл бұрын

    Really really cool man. This is amazing to see and a place I never think to visit.

  • @wildwisdomjourneys7221
    @wildwisdomjourneys72213 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your travel adventures. What a perfect way to end 2020! Baldi Hot Springs envy... Lake Arenal had a fabulous zip line through the treetops when I was there years ago. Don’t miss it, if you have the opportunity and weather permits. Happy New Year, Sylvia

  • @diegoguzman6105
    @diegoguzman61053 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you for sharing my country to the world. I haven't been there since a couple of years but this video reminded my small but beautiful country. Keep sharing please!

  • @thefoodyoumaylike1293
    @thefoodyoumaylike12933 жыл бұрын

    Gab I wish you a Happy New Year and have a wonderful journey

  • @effie-montreal
    @effie-montreal3 жыл бұрын

    Gabe this was an amazing video great scenery

  • @anonamasnoname9098
    @anonamasnoname90983 жыл бұрын

    Wow so glad you did not miss those hot springs I want to live there.

  • @balancepointservices7561
    @balancepointservices75613 жыл бұрын

    Go to a snake zoo & learn all about how those snakes like the trees & hide well. But, probably avoid the most popular paths. You get to see all the poisonous frogs, snakes & butterflies etc. that are in the region.

  • @gordon5641
    @gordon56413 жыл бұрын

    Gabriel , don’t miss the free hot springs river while in La Fortuna

  • @gordon5641

    @gordon5641

    3 жыл бұрын

    On the road next to the Tabacon hot springs. Cars parked along side of the road. Some hostels offer free rides there. Don’t leave valuables on the bank when you bath in the hot springs river.

  • @getawaywithpam
    @getawaywithpam3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, came across your channel and enjoyed watching.. I would like to visit this place... I love those hot spring pools. 👍

  • @allencrider
    @allencrider3 жыл бұрын

    I like that hot springs resort.

  • @shaunarock713
    @shaunarock7133 жыл бұрын

    Amazing for the price! WOW , thank you Gabe!!!

  • @CostaRicaLaw
    @CostaRicaLaw3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gabriel. I have enjoyed your tavel channel for sometime and was glad to see you visiting my home country of Costa Rica. I hope you enjoy your visit and if you need anything while you are here please reach out. Keep up the great videos ! Wish you the best for 2021 !

  • @horseplop9
    @horseplop93 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video today Gabe

  • @travelguy1827
    @travelguy18273 жыл бұрын

    You could take the baldi spa right out of a star wars scene, that place was epic! Its definitely on my bucket list for visiting.

  • @markm.3297
    @markm.32973 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the volcano walk Gabe. Was there but only swam in the warm river at the side of the road. Lake Arenal is manmade for hydroelectric purposes. Many villages were flooded. If you noticed it has a green hue to it. Blessings to you. Happy, safe, prosperous travels in 2021.

  • @PercyisGolden
    @PercyisGolden3 жыл бұрын

    The baldi hot springs looks WICKED!!! Very cool! Thanks for sharing! 😀👍

  • @gohardorgohome7687
    @gohardorgohome76873 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year Gabe i wish you all the best 🙏

  • @mumblic
    @mumblic3 жыл бұрын

    happy new year, happy travels 2021

  • @kora132
    @kora1323 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year, Gabriel!

  • @siscokyd
    @siscokyd3 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year!! Stay safe !!

  • @michelvilleneuve
    @michelvilleneuve3 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year to you Gabriel and keep up with these great adventures. Thanks.

  • @japankofun
    @japankofun3 жыл бұрын

    If it makes your non-seeing the volcano plight any better, Mt Fuji here in Japan is similarly elusive with showing itself in full. Even on clear sunny days there is often only a small window of an hour or two when the peak isn't shrouded in clouds. Lots of luck needed with getting the timing right.

  • @WillieDuitt1

    @WillieDuitt1

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a friend that visited Japan years ago and while on a vantage point to look at Mt, Fuji he said everyone there started to speak very excitedly and he looked up and the cloud broke and between the cloud appeared Mt, Fuji!!! He took some great photos and told me that some of the Japanese people there said that it was rare to see the Mountain.

  • @Nature_with_Peter_Kane

    @Nature_with_Peter_Kane

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WillieDuitt1 I hear the best months to see Mt.Fuji are Dec to Mar. Hoping to get there one day, one year.

  • @japankofun

    @japankofun

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WillieDuitt1 It's rare when you want to see it, and kinda not so rare when you aren't planning to i.e. almost every time I'm nearby the area (including two days ago) it disappoints, including the time I climbed it and the clouds parted for no more than 15 minutes whilst I was on top. On the other hand, I've done some part-time work in a Shinjuku office, up on around the 30th floor of a building, and Fuji has been fully visible for each of the half dozen times I was there (albeit seen as very small, far in the distance). As the other guy wrote though, winter does tend to be the better season for viewing.

  • @Nature_with_Peter_Kane
    @Nature_with_Peter_Kane3 жыл бұрын

    What's one great resort! The one day pass with locker is well worth the $43. Glad you enjoyed that as I did just watching the video! Stay safe and travel on! Oh, and Happy New Year! LOL

  • @roberth7894
    @roberth78943 жыл бұрын

    The best thing about La Fortuna is the hot springs. Baldi is a bit fancier than Tabacon, but they are both truly world-class places to soak!

  • @thserggioreinventedofficia3539

    @thserggioreinventedofficia3539

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes yes yes

  • @kamkarter8821
    @kamkarter88213 жыл бұрын

    The hot springs place look amazing.

  • @leearblaster8127
    @leearblaster81273 жыл бұрын

    Wow Gabriel that log crossing wasn't sketchy at all 😂🙈

  • @acornssirius6596

    @acornssirius6596

    3 жыл бұрын

    🖐🖐 👍👍 good

  • @remurraymd
    @remurraymd3 жыл бұрын

    Great video Tabacon and Baldi are my 2 fav Hot Springs in Central America

  • @waitaminute2015
    @waitaminute20153 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year!

  • @A.T.Sickzer
    @A.T.Sickzer3 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year. Stay wild and free

  • @mouhssinemouhssine8080
    @mouhssinemouhssine80803 жыл бұрын

    Because of gabriel places like this will be recommended by websites like TripAdvisor. .. as top 10 places to visit in this year. Thank you gabriel 👍 👍 Greetings from morocco

  • @acornssirius6596

    @acornssirius6596

    3 жыл бұрын

    hello🖐🖐🖐

  • @marshman1787
    @marshman17873 жыл бұрын

    nice, watching this taking me out of lockdown in my head at least

  • @newearth4071
    @newearth40713 жыл бұрын

    Wow wow wow, what a nice place . Thanks for sharing and enjoy your adventure. Keep safe. 🙏🥰💜💐🎅🎄☃️🦌❄🥂

  • @marafarnham595
    @marafarnham5953 жыл бұрын

    Wow Gabriel 😀😎 looks refreshing! Thanks for sharing beautiful Costa Rico! Stay safe and more videos 😊❤

  • @vinayakbiradar1424
    @vinayakbiradar14243 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year ❤️ Gabriel ❤️

  • @Ny-kelCameron
    @Ny-kelCameron3 жыл бұрын

    That hot spring spa looks amazing!!!!

  • @mikemartinez7440
    @mikemartinez74403 жыл бұрын

    My Oldest Daughters Grandmother was born in Costa Rica and I'm Saving to go! Some of us live through your excursions. Thank you.

  • @digarcia1890
    @digarcia18903 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Baldi is amazing! Now I want to go!

  • @germanshepherd2579
    @germanshepherd25793 жыл бұрын

    I was lucky when I visited.. Walking down the same street and saw a small eruption from the Volcano .. I was able to get some good pictures.. I wonder how common that is??? Good stuff as you walked by quite a few places that where great to eat

  • @CMEAGAIN
    @CMEAGAIN3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, i especially loved the ambient music you selected

  • @pasqualeabarno
    @pasqualeabarno3 жыл бұрын

    Hi.. Gabriel.. Amazing video.. Mille Grazie 🍀

  • @geraldb9706
    @geraldb97063 жыл бұрын

    A precarious bridge and going into a jungle to climb a Volcano.....just another day in the “office” for Gabriel. So awesome man! Happy 2021 Gabriel. 🎉🎉🍻👍🏻😎🇨🇦

  • @stefanexplores
    @stefanexplores3 жыл бұрын

    They do have some REALLY impressive nature in Costa Rica. The culture is cool too :)

  • @CarlHancock
    @CarlHancock3 жыл бұрын

    Thats Arenal for you. I’ve been in that area for weeks at a time and never seen the peak. Then I’ve gone for weekend trips and seen it clearly with blue skies. One thing to note regarding snakes. Trail or not always be on the lookout. I’ve seen vipers along trails packed with tourists in Arenal National Park. Not all venomous snakes are on the ground either. Some of the best photos of eyelash pit vipers I’ve ever taken were in Arenal on a trail with tourists walking right by it oblivious to the fact the beautiful yellow venomous snake was hanging out on a branch right along the trail. Hopefully you get to see Arenal on a clear day. I’m supposed to be heading that way next week so I hope I do too.

  • @GabrielTravelerVideos

    @GabrielTravelerVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good info, I'll keep my eyes wide open.

  • @svanveer
    @svanveer3 жыл бұрын

    We are just about to leave La Fortuna and head for Monteverde before heading back home. It's our second time in Costa Rica, but absoltuely love it here. Spent a few days in Tamarindo before coming to Arenal. Thanks for your videos about CR Gabriel. Your first video about San Jose made me realize CR is open for tourism and I booked a trip for the very next day :). Pura Vida !

  • @GabrielTravelerVideos

    @GabrielTravelerVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome, glad to hear you've had a good trip.

  • @italogiardina8183
    @italogiardina81833 жыл бұрын

    Leaf covered sections of a rainforest trail, anecdotally, is a place where deadly snake strikes might occur, hitting around the ankle region.

  • @thebuddymoon
    @thebuddymoon3 жыл бұрын

    Nature looks awesome😁 being here in Dubai... we kind of miss the rain and nature😁 this was great to see👍

  • @aquamultiplex
    @aquamultiplex3 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year! 🥂🥳

  • @mtnvr6545
    @mtnvr65453 жыл бұрын

    Epic find with those pools, sir! I'm wondering, does your T-Mobile plan work ok in Costa Rica?

  • @daveadriffield7296
    @daveadriffield72963 жыл бұрын

    The pools saved the day; they looked fabulous. The rest looked pretty dismal. Stay safe.

  • @t.hstephen2482
    @t.hstephen24823 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year👏👍🎉😄

  • @SirBuffton
    @SirBuffton3 жыл бұрын

    I hiked for about 10 days to use my imagination at Everest base camp. I know the feeling.

  • @jjsunshine4188
    @jjsunshine41883 жыл бұрын

    wow that spa !!

  • @forrestaustin7050
    @forrestaustin70503 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year gabe

  • @aguimars
    @aguimars3 жыл бұрын

    Awasome water falls & pools

  • @dianalewis8548
    @dianalewis85483 жыл бұрын

    Nice tour. Too bad it was cloudy and rainy. No volcano view. Very fancy hot springs. No covid precautions so be careful. Enjoy your Friday. Happy 2021.

  • @dindings
    @dindings3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely I should travel there, thanks for the advice

  • @bryan3165
    @bryan31653 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Always Enjoy

  • @JesusistheLambofGod
    @JesusistheLambofGod3 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year

  • @juliehawkes1050
    @juliehawkes10503 жыл бұрын

    Gabriel those hot springs look insanexx

  • @NomadShifu
    @NomadShifu3 жыл бұрын

    Costa Rica is known for its incredible national parks, where tourists can enjoy some thrilling activities like river rafting, canyoning, cave tubing, and zip lining. The food is also really good and not that expensive.

  • @ChristianParkesArt
    @ChristianParkesArt3 жыл бұрын

    Gabe so do you recommend travelling at the moment? Is it cheaper and less crowded ? Or is it too risky with the constant changing of restrictions everywhere? Enjoying these videos

  • @freegandavehartman8908

    @freegandavehartman8908

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have tickets now and am interested in the answer too

  • @Maldives2025
    @Maldives20253 жыл бұрын

    love the pools

  • @nobbie_07
    @nobbie_073 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gabriel, I am planning a trip in May or June flights are $100. Thanks for show casing many spots

  • @georgepetrin1334
    @georgepetrin13343 жыл бұрын

    WOW Gabe, the hot springs were other-worldly. I lived in that area of Costa Rica I would be there every week. It could qualify as a man-made wonder of the world.

  • @flashgordon8792
    @flashgordon87923 жыл бұрын

    That SPA place at the end looked absolutely incredible! Was there a hotel attached too? I'd love to go there!

  • @ticofoto2063
    @ticofoto20633 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video and pura vida ✌️🇨🇷

  • @soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631
    @soumyadeeplovestoexplore66313 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year Gabriel, stay safe btw the video is beautiful, it seems this country has lots of lush greenaries situated everywhere but I wonder that weather is unclear is it normal throughout the year because it's not the monsoon time.

  • @zadokwest
    @zadokwest3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome place

  • @Grimes60
    @Grimes603 жыл бұрын

    So jealous right now, lol, totally awesome 👍✌️🥂

  • @RUSLexplorer2020
    @RUSLexplorer20203 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the tour ! Wish I could join you sir !

  • @11kiki11
    @11kiki113 жыл бұрын

    I really wanna travel to CR in maybe a month or two , being shamed for considering travel during covid tho . Conflicted conflicted conflicted :/

  • @presidentxijinpingspoxdoct9756

    @presidentxijinpingspoxdoct9756

    3 жыл бұрын

    just do it

  • @thserggioreinventedofficia3539

    @thserggioreinventedofficia3539

    3 жыл бұрын

    JUST WELCOME

  • @bmyra

    @bmyra

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't let fear-mongers shame or intimidate you. Live your life. The Covid agenda is more about control and surveillance than public health.

  • @dereka8041
    @dereka80413 жыл бұрын

    That looks like so much fun. It appears, to me anyways, that Costa Rica might be one of those underestimated travel destinations.

  • @christian_life
    @christian_life3 жыл бұрын

    Charlton Heston in the Costa Rican Jungle :D

  • @garywilson1139
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    WOW!! Sandals on a path like that? OWW My Big toe, lava rock is sharp.