Last Updated: August 8, 2024 Costa Rica translates to “Rich Coast” in Spanish. But it’s not just the palm-lined beaches that offer such biodiverse wildlife. The Pacific Ocean itself is …
Playa Carrillo: A Favorite Locals’ Beach in Guanacaste
Chances are if you don’t live in Costa Rica or visit regularly, you have never heard of Playa Carrillo. But for those that frequent the country, you have probably discovered …
Keeping Costa Rica Green: Community Carbon Trees
If you have experienced a trip to Costa Rica, you already know that feeling. Nature surrounds you and wildlife enamors you, not to mention the exotic plants and flowers, scenic …
Playa Grande: A Peaceful Sun and Surf Destination
If you are traveling to Costa Rica to just lounge on the beach or escape for some much-needed surfboard therapy, Playa Grande is calling you. This small, relaxed beach community …
Family-Friendly Surf Lessons in Playa Grande
Playa Grande draws experienced surfers with its big, consistent waves. We aren’t surfers (yet), but on a recent visit to Playa Grande wanted to give it a try. We did …
Playa Ventanas, Guanacaste
While Playa Grande is famous for its consistent surfing waves and stunning sunsets, there are a couple of other beaches in this small community to visit. Today, we’ll tell you …
Using At-Home Covid Tests to Enter US from Costa Rica
Last Updated: June 15, 2022 Covid testing is a requirement to get back home for many people. Although Costa Rica has labs and clinics around the country that can do …
Playa Carbon: Costa Rica’s Blackest Sand Beach
Many of Costa Rica’s beautiful beaches have sand that ranges in color from light to dark gray. Fewer are tan, a handful are almost white, and one or two even …
Villa Vanilla Spice Farm: A Rainforest of Flavors Near Manuel Antonio
Last Updated: May 22, 2024 One of the best things about Costa Rica is the variety of things to do. One day you can be zip lining through the forest …
Jaco Beaches: Where to Swim, Surf, and Just Relax
Last Updated: June 5, 2024 Many people visiting Jaco stay right in town and don’t venture far from the main beach. With tons of restaurants and things to do right …