One of the best day trips from Jaco is to Manuel Antonio National Park. This national park is one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica with hiking trails, white sand beaches and abundant wildlife. Even though Jaco and Manuel Antonio are only about 70 kilometers apart (43 miles), the beaches are very different. […]
Adventure Inn San Jose – A Hotel with Character near San Jose Airport
Since San Jose International Airport is the bigger of the two international airports in Costa Rica, there’s a good chance that you’ll be flying in and out of there. Whether you’re staying in San Jose for a couple days or just passing through, you might need to stay there for at least the night before […]
Learning About Costa Rican Coffee with Doka Estate Coffee Tour
If you love coffee, then you must take a coffee tour in Costa Rica. Costa Rica produces some of the world’s highest quality coffee. There are many coffee tours in Costa Rica, from full on plantation tours to roasting tours. The best coffee tours are the ones where coffee grows the best in Costa Rica, […]
Pacuare White Water Rafting Class 3 & 4: One of the Best Adventures in Costa Rica
Forward! Hard! Duro, duro! I could hear our guide’s voice behind me, yelling us to paddle stronger as we quickly approached the next rapid. I tightened my grip and paddled as hard as I could, sputtering water out of my mouth and bracing for the wave to hit us. Woosh! Water splashed all over me […]
How to Get to Bahia Drake: Taking the Boat from Sierpe to Drake Bay
Sitting in the northwest corner of the Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay offers an escape from the crowds surrounded by dense jungle and beaches. With a tiny town consisting of a couple convenience stores and small local restaurants, Drake Bay is the ideal spot for a few days of peace and quiet or as a home […]
Drake Bay – All You Need To Know About Visiting
When it comes to remote, not overly touristic destinations in Costa Rica, Drake Bay climbs to the top of the list. As a beautiful lush bay in the extremely bio-diverse Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay offers a magical experience to all visitors with its abundant wildlife, incredible rainforests and beautiful coastal views. It’s an excellent place […]