A popular day trip to see volcanoes and tropical forest from Guanacaste is Rincon de la Vieja National Park. The most visited entrance of this park by far is Las …
San Mateo: A Local Town with Eco-Communities
Perched in the hills above Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast is the charming town of San Mateo. This traditional locals’ town has a nice mix of countryside and tropical forest, …
Choco Tour Costa Rica: A Chocolate Tour with a Culinary Twist
If you’re visiting the San Mateo area or just passing through, an interesting activity is Choco Tour Costa Rica. This is a chocolate tour that teaches about the origins of …
Using the Puntarenas-Naranjo Ferry
Last Updated: August 22, 2024 Taking a ferry to cross Costa Rica’s wide Gulf of Nicoya is a fun way to break up a long drive. In this article, we’ll …
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
Walking the busy streets of Tamarindo, you’d never guess that just a short walk away is an estuary brimming with wildlife. From the river mouth at the northern end of …
Catarata El Encanto: Esparza’s Charming Waterfall
Costa Rica has thousands of amazing waterfalls. Some are famous tourist attractions while others remain hidden deep in the rainforest or on private properties. In this post, we’ll share an …
River Float Wildlife Tour in Guanacaste
Last Updated: May 28, 2024 If you are visiting a beach destination in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province, you may be wondering where you can see wildlife nearby. After all, many …
Jaguar Rescue Center Wildlife Tour in Puerto Viejo
Since living in Costa Rica for the past 10+ years, we have visited several wildlife sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers. These important organizations help animals that have been injured in the …
Hiking the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
At the end of the road, south of Puerto Viejo on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, you’ll find the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Mixed Wildlife Refuge. This protected land is the ideal place …
Cano Blanco Boat Taxi to Tortuguero
One of the most important things to know about visiting Tortuguero is that you’ll need to take a boat or small plane to get there. This village on Costa Rica’s …