One of our all time favorite outdoor things to do in La Fortuna is canyoning, or waterfall rappelling. The first time I ever went canyoning was with Yeison, my brother and his wife and two friends. It has been one of my most cherished memories since I moved to Costa Rica and still one of […]
Playa Carrillo: The Unspoiled Crescent Beach
In Southern Guanacaste, you can find one of the most relaxing, picturesque and cleanest beaches in Costa Rica: Playa Carrillo. With just 500 year round residents, Carrillo is an excellent beach to get away from crowded Samara. In this guide, we’ll help you plan your visit to Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica. This post has affiliate […]
Visit Finca 6 to Learn About the Mysterious Stone Spheres in Costa Rica
300+ stone spheres, of near perfect roundness and symmetry currently form the basis of one of Costa Rica’s biggest mysterious. Since their discovery in 1940 on Isla del Caño and the Disquis Delta, these stones have posed two very important questions regarding the indigenous communities in pre-Columbian times. Why did they create these stones and […]
Costa Rica Monkey Tours: Coast to Coast 10 Day Tour
Though Costa Rica is an excellent country for all types of tourists, it can be a bit daunting for first time travelers, especially those who are traveling outside of their country for the first time. To take out all the stress of trip planning for first time travelers, there are several companies who offer various […]
La Sabana Park: The Lungs of San Jose
Parque La Sabana, or La Sabana Park is the largest green space in the capital city of San Jose. Created in 1977, the park offers a much needed respite for the busy city residents to enjoy nature without having to leave the metropolis, garnering the nickname the “Lungs of San Jose.” We always love walking […]
How to Spend 5 Days in Tamarindo
If you have just 1 week in Costa Rica and want to stay at the beach the whole time, we have a great itinerary for you. This itinerary flies in and out of Guanacaste Airport and uses the beach town of Tamarindo as a home base. You will have 5 full days in Tamarindo, total […]