The Mediterranean Sea is more than a body of water, it’s a living crossroads of civilizations, flavors, and landscapes. Stretching across three continents and touching over 20 countries, it has been a stage for ancient empires, maritime trade, and cultural exchange for thousands of years. From the sun-drenched shores of southern Spain to the whitewashed villages of the Greek islands, each coastline tells a different story.
Guápiles is a regional city in Limón Province on Costa Rica's Caribbean slope, positioned between the Central Valley and the lowlands of the Caribbean coast. Its warm, humid climate supports lush vegetation, banana plantations, pastures, and tropical gardens, while the surrounding landscape includes rivers and forested foothills.
Castro is the capital of Chiloé Province on the island of Chiloé in southern Chile, set along the eastern shore of the Gulf of Corcovado. The city is recognized for its distinctive waterfront, hillside neighborhoods, and traditional wooden architecture. Its most recognizable feature is the palafitos, houses built on wooden stilts above the tidal edge, particularly around the Gamboa and Río neighborhoods.
Guanacaste is a province on the western coast of Costa Rica in Central America. A biodiverse paradise, this region is popular for its tropical rainforests, beaches, and a variety of adventurous activities, including ziplining and snorkeling.