Staying connected during your Costa Rica vacation is easier than ever. You can use your smartphone in Costa Rica by getting a prepaid sim card or purchasing an international data plan with your carrier at home. Getting a prepaid sim card in Costa Rica is very easy and not that expensive. We recommend getting a […]
Costa Rican Coffee: Learn About the Golden Beans
Costa Rica Coffee History When you hear about Costa Rican coffee, you will probably think about good quality and strong flavor. Both thoughts are correct but this reputation is not a coincidence, Costa Ricans take their coffee very seriously and are proud of what we call our golden beans. History says that back in 1720, […]
Puntarenas: The Pearl of the Costa Rican Pacific
If you’re visiting any of these places in Costa Rica: Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Jaco or Montezuma, you’ll be visiting the Puntarenas province. The town, with the same name, is another popular place for tourists since this is where the ferry is. Many Costa Ricans, including Yeison have a strong tie to the town since it […]
Taking the Ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera Step by Step Guide | Puntarenas Ferry
If you’re coming from San Jose and are planning to visit Montezuma, Tambor, Santa Teresa, Malpaís, Paquera or any beach on the Nicoya Peninsula, taking the ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera is one of the best options for transportation. It will save a lot of time compared to driving all the way around to the […]
Costa Rican Sayings – How to Talk Like a Tico
Even though Spanish is the official language in 20 countries, it’s all different. Costa Rican Spanish is different from Mexican Spanish, Castellano Spanish and so on. Every country has their own jargon and slang which is always fun to learn. There are plenty of Costa Rican sayings that only make sense if you grew up […]
Diamante Eco Adventure Park Discount: 10% off Any Activity
If you’re looking for a fun all day activity in Guanacaste, look no further than Diamante Eco Adventure Park. This adventure park has an extreme canopy tour, animal sanctuary, botanical garden, ATV and horseback riding trails and ocean activities. For those of you staying Northern Guanacaste such as Playas del Coco, Liberia or Tamarindo, this […]
La Fortuna: The Lucky Tourist Town by Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna, Costa Rica is a small city in Costa Rica with a very significant history due to one famous volcano, Arenal. After hundreds of years of dormancy, Arenal volcano unexpectedly erupted on July 29, destroying 3 towns. However, one town called El Burio on the eastern side was incredibly lucky and didn’t get damaged. […]