This recipe is a simple one for an essential food in Costa Rica: beans. Beans are the staple food here in Costa Rica and the rest of Central America. They eat it in gallo pinto, rice and beans, casados, black bean soup, and so many other dishes. They’re cheap, healthy and one of the superfoods […]
Turrialba Volcano National Park – Information, Tips, Photos and Videos
Turrialba Volcano is the second tallest volcano in Costa Rica and just a 2.5 hour drive away from San Jose. It has been very active on and off the last few years, making it an impressive volcano to see up close. If you’re interested in visiting Turrialba Volcano National Park, make sure to check the […]
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk – Get High Up in the Rain Forest
As Costa Rica become a top eco-tourism country, one family decided to preserve the 600 acres of land given to them near Arenal Volcano to maintain the rich biodiversity living within. This ambitious project grew immensely over the next decade and is now one of the top attractions in the Arenal area: the Mistico Arenal […]
Discover Playa Minas, A Stunning Hidden Beach in Guanacaste
If you’re staying in Tamarindo, Playa Grande or Flamingo and want to explore some local beaches, then you must put Playa Minas on your list. This secluded beach in Guanacaste has soft tan sand, stunningly clear water and it’s one of the most beautiful local beaches in the area, perfect for a week day secluded […]
How to Take the Bus From Tamarindo to San Jose
Traveling by public bus is a cheap way to get around Costa Rica, but you do need to research and read about taking the public bus as the infrastructure here is not as good as Europe or North America, although it is super cheap. If you need to get take the bus from Tamarindo to […]
Cerro Pinocho: Incredible Sunset Spot in Monteverde
Thanks to Monteverde’s location on the Tilaran Mountain Range, there are many great places to see the sunset from Santa Elena and the surrounding neighborhoods. A couple of easily accessible and free ones are right in Santa Elena, such as Mirador San Luis and Mirador Valle Escondido Preserve, but there is one particular spot that […]