April is a great month to visit Costa Rica. Being the last month of the tropical dry season, it is hot, hot, hot. If Holy Week (Semana Santa/Easter) falls in April, expect lots of crowds, lines and traffic. Since Holy Week is usually the first or second week of April, crowds start thinning out a […]
10 Awesome Things to do in Turrialba
Turrialba is a small city in Cartago, famous for the active Turrialba volcano. Also known for outdoor adventure, Turrialba provides a well rounded experience for those looking to enjoy local life, nature and adventure. So if you’re thinking about visiting, here are our favorite things to do in Turrialba. One of the reasons we loved […]
Costa Rica Trip Planning Timeline
Costa Rica trip planning can feel incredibly overwhelming. Although you can find tons of Costa Rica travel tips on this blog, it’s helpful to have a timeline to organize yourself. Our Costa Rica trip planning timeline will help you decide how far in advance you need to book tickets, activities, hotels and all the details. […]
1 Week Costa Rica Itinerary: Central and South Pacific
If you have one week in Costa Rica for vacation, check out this 1 week Costa Rica itinerary to help you plan your trip. This sample one week Costa Rica itinerary flies into San Jose International Airport, and goes to the Central and South Pacific coast, specifically the beach towns of Jaco, Manuel Antonio and […]
Playa Iguanita: Amazing Beach Inside a Wildlife Reserve
Visiting the Guanacaste province and want to explore the coast? Head up north to Playa Iguanita and find some lovely lesser known beaches where you can enjoy crystal clear waters and soft sand to lay in all to yourself. One such beach in particular is Playa Iguanita, a lovely beach inside the Iguanita Wildlife Refuge […]
What is Costa Rica Like in March?
March is the peak of high tourism season in Costa Rica, as it is the time of many US and Canadian spring break vacations. It is also sometimes Holy Week depending on the year. Additionally, March sometimes has some of the hottest days of the year for many places in Costa Rica. Put all that […]