Arguably the most visited waterfall in the whole country, La Fortuna waterfall is a must see in if you are visiting La Fortuna. Dropping 75 meters (246 feet) into a bright blue pool, this waterfall paints a perfect postcard of Costa Rica’s natural beauty. As it’s just 6 km (~4 miles) outside of the town […]
Costa Rica Whale Watching Tours: Best Places and Time of Year
If you’re interested in Costa Rica whale watching tours during your vacation, this post will help you plan your visit. You’ll read about the different whales you can see in Costa Rica, the best places and times to see them and the best whale watching tours in Costa Rica. **If you’re ready to book a […]
What Costa Rica in July is Like
Costa Rica in July is wonderful. Even though it is in the rainy season, July offers opportunities to enjoy the country without as much concern of tropical storms or rains thanks to a mini dry season phenomenon. July has also become a mini “high season” with many American and Canadian families on vacation, so you’ll […]
What is Costa Rica in June Like?
June is the second month of rainy season in Costa Rica, although you could say it’s the first real month of rainy season as May is a transition month. Despite the rain, June is a wonderful time to visit Costa Rica with less crowds and lush landscapes. However, there are some extremely important things to […]
Tips for Traveling as a Vegan or Vegetarian in Costa Rica (also has tips for gluten free and food allergy travelers)
Vegetarian food in Costa Rica is much more readily available than people think. Although much of the Costa Rican diet has meat as farming is a huge industry, vegetarian dishes are not hard to find. You can find delicious vegan and vegetarian Costa Rican food wherever you go. This post has affiliate links which we […]
What is Costa Rica in May Like?
If you’ve heard that May is the beginning of rainy season in Costa Rica, you are correct. However, May is NOT a bad time to go to Costa Rica despite the beginning of the rainy season. In fact, it’s a fantastic time to go to experience the best of both the rainy and dry tropical […]