Costa Rica Farmers Markets (Ferias) On the second day I moved to Costa Rica, Yeison (my Costa Rican husband) took me to the local feria, or farmers market in the town we moved to, San Isidro de Heredia. Growing up, I absolutely loved the farmers market in my hometown so I was excited to see […]
Playa Bejuco: Pure Beach Bliss
Playa Bejuco in Puntarenas is a beautiful dark sand beach that is the complete opposite to the nearby Jaco or Manuel Antonio, making it the perfect day trip for anyone looking to experience a more rural and natural beach in Costa Rica. Here is our guide to Playa Bejuco. Map Playa Bejuco, Puntarenas Playa Bejuco […]
Playa Junquillal: Picturesque Small Beach Town in South Guanacaste
One of the best things about Costa Rica is that you don’t have to go far from the tourist towns to find your own little slice of remote paradise. Only a 30 minute drive from the busy surf town of Tamarindo is Playa Junquillal, a picturesque beach with a low key atmosphere, long deserted shores […]
Playa Negra, Guanacaste: Chill Surfing Beach
Playa Negra, Costa Rica is an excellent beach to stay in Guanacaste for those looking to get away from the commercial beach towns. With sweet surfing waves, a laid back atmosphere and beautiful sunsets, visitors can’t go wrong with a few days at the underrated but incredible Playa Negra. Map Playa Negra, Costa Rica map […]
Playa Linda (Matapalo) Costa Rica: Secret Beach in the Costa Ballena
For those of you staying in Manuel Antonio or Dominical and want to explore, jump in your 4×4 and head to Playa Linda! This amazing beach near Dominical is a local secret, with only a handful of tourists. It’s the perfect beach to explore, as it’s not incredibly difficult to get to but it does […]
Epic One Month Costa Rica Road Trip Itinerary
If you’re lucky enough to have a full month in Costa Rica, here is an epic one month Costa Rica road trip itinerary. It literally takes you all around the country! You get to experience the best of the Caribbean and Pacific coasts as well as volcanoes, rainforests, beaches and wildlife. We can help you […]
Playa Marbella, Costa Rica (Playa Frijolar)
Although it may seem like Guanacaste beaches are very touristy, there a plethora of beautiful under the tourist radar beaches to discover. One of those beaches is Playa Marbella, about one hour south of Tamarindo and 30 minutes north of Nosara. It’s a great surfing beach and for anyone looking for a local beach to […]