As SJO Airport is the main international airport in Costa Rica, many visitors have to stay in an airport hotel the night they arrive or before they fly out for their flight. Luckily San Jose has a ton of hotels near the airport for all budgets and many of them offer free airport transfers. So […]
Should I Go To Monteverde Or Arenal? A Detailed Comparison of the Two Destinations
Arenal and Monteverde are two of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica but visitors are often confused as to which one to visit as they both seem similar and are close to one another. And if you’re short on time, you’re probably thinking you can only choose one of the two so this is […]
1 Week Costa Rica Budget: How Much Our Trip Cost
If you’re trying to figure out how much you’ll spend for your one week Costa Rica vacation, this post will help. I will outline how much my 1 week Costa Rica budget was for a trip I took with two friends. We visited Jaco and Playas del Coco, rented a car, stayed in mid-range and […]
An Incredible Two Weeks in Costa Rica Itinerary: Discover the Caribbean and Pacific
Visiting Costa Rica for two weeks but not sure where to go? This two weeks in Costa Rica sample itinerary will help! We put together this specific trip for some friends who wanted to experience both the Caribbean and the Pacific sides of the country. In this 14 days Costa Rica itinerary, you will be […]
Territorio de Zaguates Visit Photo Post: Play With Hundreds of Dogs in Paradise
In April 2017, I got to check something off my bucket list I’ve been wanting to do for awhile. Being a huge dog lover, I planned a trip for us to go to San Jose to attend one of the public walks at Territorio de Zaguates in Costa Rica, the largest no kill shelter in […]
Manuel Antonio National Park Travel Tips
Manuel Antonio National Park has quite a reputation. It’s the smallest national park in Costa Rica, consisting of 1,700 acres of land and over 130,000 acres of water. Don’t let the size fool you though, it has been rated as one of 12 most beautiful national parks by Forbes in 2011 and is one of […]
10 Awesome Things to do in Turrialba
If you love outdoor adventure and visiting the not so touristy places when you travel, Turrialba should be on your list of places to go in Costa Rica. It’s a small city in Cartago, famous mostly for the Rawlings factory that produces all the MLB baseballs and the active Turrialba volcano. Also known for outdoor […]
