Paquera, Costa Rica is mostly known to travelers as the landing point of the Puntarenas ferry but this small town offers so much more. For those who are interested in local Costa Rican living, Paquera is an ideal town to visit as majority of tourists get off the ferry and immediately drive past it without […]
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica: Fall In Love With the Caribbean
Located on the South Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo’s eclectic Caribbean vibe, stunning beaches, abundant wildlife and delicious food attracts visitors from all over the world. If you plan on visiting Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, use this guide to help you plan your trip. This post has affiliate links which we may earn […]
Nicoya Peninsula: Blue Zone Travel Guide
Blue Zones are communities where a large population of their residents experience extraordinary longevity. The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of the five original Blue Zones, first identified in 2000. Nowadays, people from all over the world visit the Nicoya Peninsula to see its gorgeous beaches, experience the easy going healthy vibes and […]
Drive from San Jose to Tamarindo and Vice Versa
If you need to drive from San Jose to Tamarindo or vice versa, this post will help you with the drive. This drive takes you through half the country from the Central Valley to the North Pacific in the Guanacaste province. It’s a long drive to Tamarindo from San Jose so you plan your travel […]
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge – Incredible Wildlife Destination
Although the national parks steal the spotlight in Costa Rica as best places for wildlife and nature, the wildlife refuges should not be overlooked. One such wildlife refuge is the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is such an important protected area that it was named a RAMSAR site, an international title given […]
Miravalles Volcano: The Lesser Visited Volcano in the Guanacaste Mountain Range
You can visit Miravalles Volacno on a day excursion from Guanacaste, stop over on your way from La Fortuna/Bijagua to Guanacaste or stay a night or two in the surrounding lodges. Miravalles Volcano is the tallest volcano in the Guanacaste mountain range (600 meters or 1969 feet) and surprisingly, the least visited. The volcano’s high […]