Costa Rica Travel Blog
Last Updated: March 3, 2025 La Fortuna, also known as La Fortuna de San Carlos, is undoubtedly one of Costa Rica’s most talked about destinations. Travel writers love to cover …
Read MoreLast Updated: April 4, 2025 Just 2.5 hours from Costa Rica’s San Jose international airport lies the popular beach town of Manuel Antonio. Thousands flock to Playa Espadilla and its …
Read MoreLast Updated: April 22, 2024 When we first started visiting the Costa Ballena region along the southern Pacific coast, it was relatively undeveloped, harder to access, and overall not a …
Read MoreLast Updated: November 28, 2024 Many of the beach towns in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province have become extremely popular over the years due to their gorgeous sands and turquoise waters. …
Read MoreLast Updated: February 9, 2023 Not long ago, Costa Rica was known for its bumpy dirt roads that led only the most determined explorers to pristine beaches and virgin jungle. …
Read MoreLast 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 …
Read MoreLast Updated: May 7, 2025 Located in the country’s northwestern mountains at the Continental Divide is Costa Rica’s top ecotourism destination, Monteverde. Translating to Green Mountain, this small town, originally …
Read MoreAt 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 …
Read MoreLast Updated: February 13, 2024 Set along the turquoise Caribbean Sea in southeastern Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a laid back beach town with a distinctly Caribbean feel. …
Read MoreLast Updated: September 14, 2022 On this website, we give tons of detailed information on Costa Rica’s destinations and attractions. Reading everything takes a lot of time, however. That’s the …
Read MoreLast Updated: June 13, 2025 La Fortuna is a destination for almost every type of traveler. It offers a huge selection of lodging that ranges from inexpensive hostels to mid-range …
Read MoreLast 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 …
Read MoreLast 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 …
Read MoreLast Updated: April 26, 2025 Located in northwestern Costa Rica, Tamarindo is a bustling tourist town that lures surfers and sunbathers alike. The main draw here as you may have guessed is …
Read MoreWe always say that Costa Rica is best explored with your own rental car. That’s because a car gives you the flexibility to explore and move around at your own …
Read MoreLast Updated: December 6, 2022 Filling a wide valley in the peaceful mountains of Costa Rica’s Southern Zone is San Isidro de El General. This small city is bursting with …
Read MoreLast Updated: February 6, 2025 One of the best places in Costa Rica’s popular Guanacaste Province to relax and unwind is Playa Hermosa. This small community draws repeat visitors year …
Read MoreLast Updated: June 6, 2025 Costa Rica is famous for its miles of coastline along both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. While most visitors want to experience the country’s …
Read MoreLast Updated: August 26, 2019 San Gerardo de Dota is a little known destination in the remote mountains south of Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose. The village is set …
Read MoreLast Updated: June 10, 2025 Situated near the tip of Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula, Puerto Jimenez might not seem like a tourist destination at first glace. On any given …
Read MoreLast Updated: November 13, 2024 Far on the tip of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, away from airports and city lights, is Santa Teresa. And while this jungle-backed beach town is …
Read MoreLast Updated: June 13, 2025 With crazy flight schedules and lengthy drives between most destinations and the airport, sometimes an overnight near Costa Rica’s SJO (Juan Santamaria International) Airport is …
Read MoreLast Updated: June 8, 2023 If you’ve done some research on Costa Rica, then you have probably read about the country’s famous volcanoes and soothing hot springs. Flocks of visitors …
Read MoreLast 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 …
Read MoreLast Updated: February 9, 2024 Though humble in size, Costa Rica has distinct differences in its culture from one destination to the next. On the country’s east coast, for example, …
Read MoreLast Updated: November 27, 2024 Not far from the bustling city of San Jose you will find the charming town of Atenas. This medium-sized town in the Central Valley offers …
Read MoreLast Updated: June 13, 2025 Monteverde may be a remote destination, but once you arrive, you’ll find a long list of fun things to do and places to stay. In …
Read MoreLast Updated: April 4, 2025 Located in Guanacaste Province, right next to some of the region’s most popular destinations, is the unassuming town of Potrero. Driving through, you may not …
Read MoreLast Updated: March 21, 2025 Nestled in a lush valley between two dormant volcanoes is the town of Bijagua. This rural village is probably best known as a stop-over destination …
Read MoreLast Updated: June 12, 2025 Manuel Antonio is known for its amazing ocean views and plentiful wildlife. Depending on where you stay, you can wake up to monkeys calling outside …
Read MoreLast Updated: June 8, 2024 Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast is filled with busy beach towns, but there are still some quiet stretches of sand to be discovered. One such …
Read MoreLast Updated: October 5, 2021 The distinct sound of a million tiny seashells gently shuffling with each lapping wave will forever be what we imagine when thinking of Playa Conchal. …
Read MoreCosta Rica is no doubt on the map as an ecotourism destination, with millions of visitors each year. While many people head straight to the country’s most famous sites and …
Read MoreLast Updated: April 3, 2025 Nestled between the popular resort destinations of Playa Flamingo and Playa Conchal is the unassuming Playa Brasilito. This town and beach of the same name …
Read MoreLast Updated: October 10, 2024 Guanacaste is a region in northwestern Costa Rica famous for its beaches and plentiful amenities. Often called the “Gold Coast,” this area has some of …
Read MoreLast Updated: September 3, 2024 Dominical is a small, laid-back beach town on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific Coast. Here, you will find thick jungle, uncluttered beaches, and just enough amenities …
Read MoreLast Updated: July 3, 2025 A drive along Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast will bring you to some of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. And while the bigger towns …
Read MoreLast Updated: July 4, 2025 The Guanacaste region on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast is a tourism hotspot known for its miles of beautiful beach. But those seeking a more …
Read MoreLast Updated: January 27, 2025 Imagine laying on a fluffy white-sand beach, backed by quiet mangroves. Your condo or vacation rental sits perched on a rocky point nearby. A beach …
Read MoreOriginally Featured in Travel Culture Magazine, November 5, 2012 Something seems wrong. It’s dark and the bed is swaying from side to side. I think I may be dreaming, but as …
Read MoreTucked into the southern-most corner of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula is an area known as Cabo Matapalo. There isn’t much here, and that’s what makes it special. Remote beaches, bumpy …
Read MoreLast Updated: February 12, 2025 While often overlooked, Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast has a lot to offer visitors. It has some of the country’s most scenic beaches, with turquoise water …
Read MoreLast Updated: November 8, 2024 If you’re looking for peaceful seclusion and abundant nature, Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast is the perfect place to find it. With lush rainforest, spectacular …
Read MoreAs you turn the corner into the Orosi Valley, you will immediately see its appeal. From the hilltop, steep green mountains surround a village of small rooftops. A swift river …
Read MoreWhile Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province is known mostly for its famed beaches, inland areas of this region offer their own unique experiences. Just an hour or two from the coast …
Read MoreFar down Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, near the border with Panama, you will find the rural beach town of Pavones. Pavones isn’t well known, mostly because it is so hard …
Read MoreHidden on the backside of Poas Volcano in a lush green valley lies Bajos del Toro. This small town is not well known but boasts many amazing waterfalls. A couple …
Read MoreWith miles of beach, lush rainforest, and abundant wildlife, Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast is a favorite among visitors. Some come for surfing, which is plentiful up and down the …
Read MoreLast Updated: May 12, 2025 Remote jungle wilderness is not for everyone. Many people come to Costa Rica looking for a warm, sunny location that has conveniences nearby. In a …
Read MoreNestled in the rugged jungle of the southern Nicoya Peninsula, Tambor (also called Playa Tambor) is a quiet town with nature as its backdrop. Tambor isn’t a well-known destination, but …
Read MoreHome to almost three-quarters of the country’s population, the Central Valley is Costa Rica’s cultural and economic center. Long ago, farmers used oxcarts and horses to traverse the surrounding green …
Read MoreSet on a hill overlooking Costa Rica’s largest lake is the village of Nuevo Arenal. This quiet lakeside town has an interesting history. And while not a major tourist destination, …
Read MorePerched 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, …
Read MoreIf you are traveling to Costa Rica to just lounge on the beach or escape for some much-needed surfboard therapy, Playa Grande is calling you. This small, relaxed beach community …
Read MoreOne of our favorite parts of a recent trip to Costa Rica was exploring the Caribbean coast. The beaches go for miles and there was wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and …
Read MoreCosta Rica’s capital of San Jose is much like any city in the world. It can be chaotic and filled with traffic. But just past the sprawling suburbs, giant malls, …
Read MoreSet in the mountains west of San Jose is the charming town of San Ramon. Many tourists drive right through this small city on their way to and from the …
Read MoreJust a short drive from Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose is the smaller city of Heredia. This historic town has middle- and upper-class neighborhoods, universities, parks, and a downtown …
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