Last Updated: January 31, 2024 Situated near the tip of Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula, the town of Puerto Jimenez may not seem like a tourist destination if you were …
Corcovado’s El Tigre: Hiking and Activities from Puerto Jimenez
On our most recent trip to Puerto Jimenez on Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula, we found ourselves with very few options for day trips, especially hiking. The Herrera Botanical Gardens …
Costa Rica and Mosquitoes: Tips to Prevent Zika, Dengue, and More
Last Updated: May 21, 2019 Although Costa Rica has some amazing wildlife, not all creatures in its rainforests are postcard worthy. In fact, some, like the mosquito, are dreaded because …
A Taste of Costa Rica: 7 Traditional Foods to Try
Last Updated: May 7, 2020 For many, traveling means not only visiting somewhere new, but also diving into the culture. And food is one of those defining parts of a …
Best Beach Towns in Costa Rica to Visit Without a Car
We always say that Costa Rica is best explored with your own rental car. That’s because a car gives you the flexibility to explore and move around at your own …
Having a Baby in Costa Rica: Part 2, Delivery
In our first post about having a baby in Costa Rica, we shared our experience with prenatal care. We covered public vs. private healthcare, and how we picked our doctor …
Crossing the Rio Sereno Border Between Costa Rica and Panama
If you plan on traveling to Costa Rica’s neighboring countries by foot, bus, or car, you’ll want to know about its border crossings. Costa Rica has several borders or fronteras …
The Whale Tail at Uvita’s Marino Ballena National Park
Last Updated: October 15, 2021 Nature works in mysterious ways. And one really interesting oddity of nature is the so called whale tail that juts into the Pacific Ocean on …
Viento Fresco Waterfalls: A Refreshing Stop Between La Fortuna and Monteverde
Last Updated: May 4, 2022 La Fortuna and Monteverde are two of Costa Rica’s top destinations, and many people visiting one will often travel to the other. But those who …
Where to Buy Baby Stuff in Costa Rica
We’ve mentioned in the past about how it can be difficult to find certain items in Costa Rica. Up until this point, this has been fine. With just the two …