Last Updated: March 15, 2021 San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica, is filled with rich history and culture. Not only that, but it has a hip urban vibe …
Books to Inspire Your Move to Costa Rica
In July 2013, we stepped off the plane feeling fairly confident that we knew what our new lives in Costa Rica would be like. We had not only visited …
Best Waterfalls in Costa Rica
Over the last 21 months, we’ve been fortunate to see some incredible waterfalls in Costa Rica. At times, it seems there’s one around every corner. Even just a simple …
House Sitting in Costa Rica
Last Updated: October 29, 2024 If you’ve read our other posts on this topic, you know what we think about house sitting. We think it’s awesome! When we first moved …
Packing for Costa Rica: The Essentials
Last Updated: April 2, 2024 If you’re reading this post, you’ve probably bought your tickets and are getting excited for your trip to Costa Rica! You likely have a good …
Drake Bay: Costa Rica Unplugged
Last Updated: November 17, 2020 Set among the largest, most biologically diverse section of lowland rainforest in Central America is the magical destination of Drake Bay, Costa Rica. Here, you’ll …
Rafting the Sarapiqui River with Outward Bound Costa Rica
We recently had the opportunity to go whitewater rafting down the Sarapiqui River in Costa Rica’s northern lowlands. Most people who make this trip go with one of the country’s …
San Gerardo Waterfall
Hidden among the quiet forests of San Gerardo de Dota lies a little-known waterfall, the San Gerardo Waterfall. Sometimes called the Rio Savegre Waterfall, this beautiful cascade is just an …
A Jungle Night Tour with Tracie the Bug Lady
Last Updated: May 20, 2021 As the sun sets on the jungle of Drake Bay, the forest comes alive. Where only a few hours earlier there were birds and monkeys …
Playa Blanca: A White Sand Oasis Near Jaco
Last Updated: June 8, 2024 When you think of beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, you probably think of the shell-filled Playa Conchal, the pristine Playa Flamingo, and maybe even Playa …