If you are traveling to Costa Rica, you might hear people telling you things like: Are you sure you want to go ? Is Costa Rica safe? I heard Costa Rica is a dangerous country! Well, the truth is that Costa Rica is just like any other country in the world but when it comes […]
Poas Volcano National Park – The Volcano in the Cloud Forest
**As of October 2018, the Poas Volcano National Park has reopened with certain restrictions and regulations including pre-purchasing entrance tickets. Read below to find out how to visit** Poas Volcano National Park is one of the most visited national parks in Costa Rica for several reasons. It has one of the biggest geyser craters in […]
How to Get Prepaid SIM Cards in Costa Rica So You’ll Always Be Connected
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 Tours, History and Best Brands to Buy
If you love coffee, then you must try Costa Rican coffee. Costa Rica is known for producing high quality coffee, in fact it’s one the best in the world! Read all about Costa Rican coffee in this post and we highly recommend you to go on a Costa Rica coffee tour to learn more. It’s […]
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
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 […]