Last Updated: October 30, 2024 We get emails all the time from people interested in moving to Costa Rica. They have been drawn in by the relaxed pace of life, …
Making Organic Chocolate at La Iguana Chocolate
Among fields of pineapple and palm is a different kind of farm trying to bring back a lost art: the art of making chocolate. La Iguana Chocolate, set in the …
Jaco: Costa Rica’s Booming Beach Town
Last Updated: June 14, 2023 Many people come to Costa Rica to turn everything off and just relax. Others are looking to do a lot of activities, get out on …
Rainmaker Conservation Park: Unspoiled Nature Near Manuel Antonio
Last Updated: May 20, 2024 Everyone knows about Manuel Antonio’s famed national park, but if you’re looking for something more off-the-beaten path, there’s another great option. Rainmaker Conservation Park located …
A Riverboat Adventure on the Tarcoles River
Last Updated: August 21, 2019 The Tárcoles River winds from the mountains of the Central Valley down the Pacific slope and eventually drains into the Gulf of Nicoya. Though spanning …
Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
Last Updated: March 6, 2024 Visiting a waterfall is on almost every traveler’s wish list. But for those heading to the northwestern part of Costa Rica, especially the beaches of …
Nosara Trip Planning Essentials
At first glance, the town of Nosara might seem like little more than a tangle of dirt roads, some winding their way through lush jungle, others dead-ending or bringing you …
The Big Cats of Las Pumas Rescue Center
Last Updated: January 5, 2021 Costa Rica is home to six different kinds of wild cats. Although thousands of visitors take to the country’s hiking trails each day, the chances …
Guayabo National Monument: An Ancient Pre-Columbian City
Set on the jungle-rich slopes of the Turrialba Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most important archaeological sites, the Guayabo National Monument. Thought to have been first inhabited more than …
Top 10 Costa Rica Itineraries: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our New Travel Guide
Our new book, Top 10 Costa Rica Itineraries, just hit the virtual shelves and a paperback version will be coming soon. We are beyond excited and have been waiting for …