Last Updated: February 26, 2025 Costa Rica is a small country, but it still takes a while to get from place to place. When designing an itinerary, choosing the right …
Traveling to Costa Rica: The Basics
Last Updated: October 21, 2024 If you’re just getting started with your trip planning, you may have some basic questions about Costa Rica. Where exactly is it located? What are …
First-Time Visit to Costa Rica: Why You Should Go, What to Expect & Tips to Plan
Last Updated: February 28, 2025 We will never forget our first visit to Costa Rica. We were nervous, excited, and didn’t quite know what to expect. After a week of …
Departing from SJO: Airport Info
Last Updated: May 20, 2024 If you are departing from Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and wondering what the experience will be like, this post is for you. …
Arriving at SJO Airport in Costa Rica
Last Updated: May 20, 2024 If you’re arriving at Costa Rica’s San Jose Airport (SJO) and are wondering what the experience will be like, this post is for you. Here, …
Naturalist Guides in Costa Rica: When You Need Them and How to Find One
Last Updated: June 7, 2024 In Costa Rica, you can do hundreds of different tours. Of course, some activities require an expert guide, like waterfall rappelling, zip lining, or whitewater …
Planning a Long-Term Visit to Costa Rica
Last Updated: November 6, 2024 In this new era of work from home, many people are interested in spending extended periods of time abroad. If you’re comfortable traveling, it’s a …
Christmas and New Years in Costa Rica: A Festive Time
Last Updated: December 21, 2024 Each year we get many questions about what it is like during Christmas and New Years in Costa Rica. People want to know about the …
Best Time to Visit Costa Rica
Last Updated: June 15, 2020 If you live somewhere that gets cold, you probably can’t wait to plan your getaway to Costa Rica. But when is a good time of …
Simple Spanish for Visiting Costa Rica
If you are worried about not speaking Spanish for your upcoming trip to Costa Rica, you’re not alone. We remember those days too and hear from lots of others who …