Last Updated: June 5, 2024 La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano is one of the best places in Costa Rica for hiking. With tons of thick rainforest all around, you’ll find dozens of …
Departing from SJO: Airport Info
Last Updated: May 20, 2024 If you are departing from Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and wondering what the experience will be like, this post is for you. …
Arriving at SJO Airport in Costa Rica
Last Updated: May 20, 2024 If you’re arriving at Costa Rica’s San Jose Airport (SJO) and are wondering what the experience will be like, this post is for you. Here, …
Costa Rica’s Oldest Church: Iglesia Colonial de Orosi
Costa Rica has a strong Catholic heritage. In fact, Catholicism is the country’s official religion. About three out of four Costa Ricans identify themselves as Catholic. Catholicism runs deep in …
Rainy Season Driving in Costa Rica
If you have read our post, Driving in Costa Rica: What to Know Before You Go, you have probably picked up some tips for your upcoming trip. But how about …
Naturalist Guides in Costa Rica: When You Need Them and How to Find One
Last Updated: June 7, 2024 In Costa Rica, you can do hundreds of different tours. Of course, some activities require an expert guide, like waterfall rappelling, zip lining, or whitewater …
Costa Rica Rainy Season Itinerary: Coast to Coast
As we have said before, Costa Rica’s rainy season (May to September) is an amazing time to visit. With intermittent rain, usually only in the afternoons or evenings, you can …
Manuel Antonio Hotel Guide: Ocean Views, Rainforest, and Wildlife
Manuel Antonio is known for its amazing ocean views and plentiful wildlife. Depending on where you stay, you can wake up to monkeys calling outside your room or see sunset …
Rainy Season in Costa Rica: How Wet Is It?
You probably know that Costa Rica has two distinct seasons, dry season and rainy season. But what is rainy season really like? After living in Costa Rica for almost a …
Orosi: A Valley of Green
As you turn the corner into the Orosi Valley, you will immediately see its appeal. From the hilltop, steep green mountains surround a village of small rooftops. A swift river …