Welcome to Mytanfeet
Start planning your Costa Rica trip
Bring your questions, your ideas and the days you have available, and we will help you find the guides that make planning feel more manageable.
We are a Costa Rican travel blog and local booking team, sharing firsthand experiences and practical advice about the country we call home.
Your first visit
Start with the essentials
Get an introduction to Costa Rica before diving into the details of your trip.
Make it your trip
Choose your dates, places and pace
Start with these decisions, then use the rest of this page to fill in the details that matter to you.
When to visit
Compare the seasons and what to expect during the month you have in mind.
Where to go
Find the beach towns, rainforest and mountain destinations that fit your interests.
Plan your route
Use our sample itineraries to connect your stops and make the most of your time.
Our advice is to leave room to enjoy each stop, with time for the journey as well as the destination.
Connect your plans
Find your way around Costa Rica
Choose transportation around the route you want to take, your comfort with driving and the flexibility you need.
Renting a car
Understand rental requirements and the details to check before booking.
Shuttles and transfers
Compare shared and private services for travel between destinations.
Choosing your airport
Compare arrival airports alongside the places you plan to visit.
A little preparation
The details that make a difference
Come back to these guides as your plans take shape and your departure gets closer.
What to pack
Prepare for the places and activities on your route.
Travel costs
Build a budget with our guide to common trip expenses.
Safety and peace of mind
Read our practical safety advice before you travel.
Money and payments
Get familiar with currency and handling money on your trip.
Things to do
Find experiences to add to the destinations you choose.
Traveling with children
Explore ideas and planning tips for your family.
Keep useful advice close
Choose the guide that fits your plans
Start with our free introduction or explore our paid destination eBooks for a closer look at the places you want to visit.
Free introductory eBook
A little help getting started
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Paid destination eBooks
Get to know your destination
Explore the destination guides we have written to help you look more closely at the places on your itinerary.
When you are ready
Book with our local team
Once you have a plan, we can help with tours, car rentals and private transportation through the local partners we work with.
Tours and activities
Browse experiences by destination and request the tours that fit your trip.
Car rental benefits
See our reader benefits and arrange your rental with help from Mytanfeet.
Private transportation
Share your route and travel dates with our team to ask about private transfers.
Costa Rica is our home
Local knowledge, personal support
Mytanfeet began with Yeison and Samantha and has grown into a Costa Rican team that cares about useful information, memorable trips and the people who make them possible.