February is right in the middle of Costa Rica’s summer, in the middle of the high tourism season and a great time to see wildlife in Costa Rica. Prices are not cheap but not as high as peak season prices. It is quite busy in major tourist destinations, but you’ll be able to experience the […]
What is Costa Rica Like in January?
January is a fantastic time to visit Costa Rica as Christmas crowds have disappeared, everything is drying up and high season is in full swing. In this post, you’ll learn what January in Costa Rica is like and why it’s a wonderful time to see Costa Rica. If you’re looking to save some $$ on […]
Playa Avellanas: Surf, Drink, Sunset
Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica is one of the best beaches in Guanacaste for surf, drinks and sunset. It’s only a 30 minute drive from Tamarindo so if you want to see other beaches, head to Avellanas (also called Playa Avellana). Location Playa Avellanas is in the Guanacaste province, about a 1 hour and 30 minute […]
The Best La Fortuna Hot Springs
After a day hiking to waterfalls and volcanoes through the lush tropical rainforest, the best way to end the day is to immerse yourself in the world famous hot springs in La Fortuna. The many hot spring resorts, rivers and natural pools makes this area Costa Rica’s paradise of thermal relaxation and a top destination […]
Nicoya Peninsula: Blue Zone Travel Guide
Although Costa Rica is a small country, it’s fame for being a healthy and happy country has grown greatly thanks to the exploding popularity of the Blue Zones. Blue Zones are communities where a large population of their residents experience extraordinary longevity and the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of the five original […]
Drive from San Jose to Tamarindo and Vice Versa
***IMPORTANT!!!!!! As of April 1, the Friendship Bridge (Puente La Amistad) on Route 18 will be closed for 3 months due to closures. You will need to drive via Route 1 through Liberia or take the Paquera ferry across the Gulf of Nicoya to Puntarenas. The easiest would be to drive on Route 1, as […]