Destinations

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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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. …

Last 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. …

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 …

Last 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 …

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 …

Last 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. …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

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 …

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 …

Last 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 …

We 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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, …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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. …

Costa 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

Originally 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 …

Tucked 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 …

Last 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 …

Last 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 …

As 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 …

While 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 …

Far 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 …

Hidden 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 …

With 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 …

Last 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 …

Nestled 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 …

Home 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 …

Set 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, …

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, …

If 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 …

One 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 …

Costa 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, …

Set 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 …

Just 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 …