Costa Rica has 27 national parks, 58 wildlife refuges, 30 protected zones and many private reserves. Because of this, nearly 25% of the land in Costa Rica is protected. So naturally, all visitors want to include at least 1 national park in their itinerary for hiking, nature and wildlife watching. Below you will find our […]
Mosquitoes in Costa Rica: Information about Diseases, Recommended Products and More
As a tropical country, mosquitoes in Costa Rica are present year round almost throughout the entire country. So if you are visiting Costa Rica soon, you need to come prepared! Here is what you need to know about mosquitoes in Costa Rica and we included a list of our recommended mosquito repellent. Living somewhere that […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Costa Rica: Tips from Locals
With more and more tourists visiting Costa Rica every year, it’s extremely important for us to share tips like these, our top “do’s and don’ts” to help everyone have a fun and safe time. If you’ve been planning for a trip of a lifetime to Costa Rica, make sure to read our do’s and don’ts […]
Liberia International Airport Travel Guide: Best Airport for Guanacaste
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport or more commonly known as Guanacaste Airport (formerly known as Liberia International Airport) is the second main international airport in Costa Rica. It is in the Guanacaste province near Liberia city and this is the airport you should fly into if you plan to visit the Guanacaste province. In this […]
El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde: Epic Waterfall and Hanging Bridges Hike
Monteverde is famous for its tropical cloud forest reserves which offer fantastic hiking opportunities. Although a hike in one of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserves is a must, another great hike you can do is the El Tigre Waterfalls. The El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde hike takes you deep into the cloud and transition forests to […]
Route 911 (Monkey Trail): River Crossing, Road Condition, What to Know
Driving in Costa Rica is always an adventure. Although some routes are classified as an official road in Costa Rica, they may be unpaved, have huge pot holes or river crossings. One such route is Route 911, otherwise locally known as the Monkey Trail in the Northern Guanacaste province. This coastal route connects the beach […]