When we first announced our decision to move to Costa Rica in July 2013, we joked that we were saying goodbye to our typical two week vacations, and hello to …
Driving in Costa Rica: What to Know Before You Go
Last Updated: February 9, 2023 Driving in Costa Rica can be intimidating for a first- or even second- or third-time visitor. When we traveled to Costa Rica as tourists, we …
Birding in Carara National Park
Last Updated: June 8, 2024 Only a short drive from one of Costa Rica’s most popular and developed beach towns is an oasis of nature. Carara National Park, just north …
Rincon de la Vieja National Park: Volcanic Vents and Tropical Forest
Last Updated: December 17, 2020 Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province in the northwestern part of the country is a popular spot for surfers and beachgoers alike. But many visitors to this …
Cost of Traveling in Costa Rica
Last Updated: April 17, 2024 Traveling to Costa Rica may cost more than you think. A lot of people expect that because Costa Rica is in Central America, it will …
8 Off-the-Beaten-Path Things to Do Near Manuel Antonio
Last Updated: June 11, 2024 Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s most popular destinations. With a gorgeous beach, lush rainforest, and tons of wildlife, it is no surprise that …
Getting to Tortuguero
Last Updated: March 22, 2024 In our post Tortuguero Off the Resort, we share some amazing things to do in Tortuguero and also suggest where to stay and eat. But …
Tortuguero: Wildlife and Culture on the Caribbean Coast
Last Updated: November 22, 2024 In the swampy northeastern corner of Costa Rica is the village of Tortuguero. Named by locals long ago as the place where turtles go, this …
Braulio Carrillo National Park: Wild Jungle Near San Jose
Just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of San Jose is a vast expanse of pristine primary and secondary rainforest teeming with wildlife. Braulio Carrillo National Park is …
Cerro Chato Volcano Hike
Most people who visit La Fortuna, Costa Rica go to see Arenal Volcano, the famed cone-shaped giant that put this sleepy agricultural town on the map. But there’s another intriguing …