Last Updated: August 8, 2024 The town of Samara in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region is probably best known for being a chilled-out beach destination. But in the hills above the …
Traveling with a Baby in Costa Rica
Last Updated: September 28, 2020 Since having kids, we have learned a lot about family travel in Costa Rica. We have a series of articles on family travel on this …
Montezuma Waterfalls: Best Ways to Access
If you’re visiting Montezuma on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, chances are you’ll be heading to the Montezuma Waterfalls at some point during your trip. This set of three waterfalls is …
Taking the Puntarenas-Paquera Ferry
Last Updated: September 11, 2024 With Costa Rica’s zigzagging roads and spread out destinations, getting from point A to point B can be either half the fun or the most …
Spying on the Rainforest: Using Trail Cameras in Costa Rica
Almost everywhere we go in Costa Rica, we have a camera strung around our neck, ready to capture the diverse wildlife at a moment’s notice. But on all the roads, …
Safety Tips for Your Next Trip to Costa Rica
Many people visiting Costa Rica are uneasy about safety. They have heard about violence in other areas of Central America and are unsure of what to expect. Rest assured that …
Best National Parks in Costa Rica
One of the things that makes Costa Rica unique is the amount of protected land it holds. Beginning in the 1960s, Costa Rica started putting parcels of land aside …
A Gold Mining Tour: Hunting for Treasure on the Osa
In a recent post, we let you know about a fantastic rural tourism project in the town of Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. While the …
Having a Baby in Costa Rica: Part 3, the Paperwork
Last Updated: February 7, 2024 In our other posts on having a baby in Costa Rica, we discuss prenatal care (Part 1), delivery at a small private hospital (Part 2), …
Where to Live in Costa Rica: Planning Your Research Trip
So you’re narrowing down different countries to retire or move to. Or maybe you’re already sure that Costa Rica will be your new home. Beautiful beaches, wildlife, rolling mountains, and …