If you’re wondering if Costa Rica in August is a good time to visit, you should know that one of our favorite times to be in Costa Rica is in August. Although it’s right in the middle of rainy season, it’s a fantastic time to see certain animals such as turtles and humpback whales, making […]
Peñas Blancas Safari Float: Easy Wildlife Watching from La Fortuna
One of the best tours in La Fortuna to see wildlife is a river safari float ride. It takes no effort as the tour is sitting on an inflatable raft, floating down a slow moving river with a guide who points out animals along the way. From La Fortuna, the most popular safari river safari […]
Costa Rica Whale Watching Tours: Best Places and Time of Year
If you’re interested in Costa Rica whale watching tours during your vacation, this post will help you plan your visit. You’ll read about the different whales you can see in Costa Rica, the best places and times to see them and the best whale watching tours in Costa Rica. **If you’re ready to book a […]
What Costa Rica in July is Like
Costa Rica in July is wonderful. Even though it is in the rainy season, July offers opportunities to enjoy the country without as much concern of tropical storms or rains thanks to a mini dry season phenomenon. July has also become a mini “high season” with many American and Canadian families on vacation, so you’ll […]
What is Costa Rica in June Like?
June is the second month of rainy season in Costa Rica, although you could say it’s the first real month of rainy season as May is a transition month. Despite the rain, June is a wonderful time to visit Costa Rica with less crowds and lush landscapes. However, there are some extremely important things to […]
Tips for Traveling as a Vegan or Vegetarian in Costa Rica (also has tips for gluten free and food allergy travelers)
Vegetarian food in Costa Rica is much more readily available than people think. Although much of the Costa Rican diet has meat as farming is a huge industry, vegetarian dishes are not hard to find. You can find delicious vegan and vegetarian Costa Rican food wherever you go. This post has affiliate links which we […]