If you have a day or two in San Jose and want to see something besides the classic city tourist spots, then you should plan a trip to Hacienda La Chimba, just 30 minutes from downtown. Hacienda La Chimba is a locally run private coffee farm of 65 hectares in Santa Ana. They offer several […]
Best Authentic Costa Rican Souvenirs to Bring Home for Family & Friends (and yourself)
Looking to buy an authentic Costa Rican souvenir to remind you of your amazing trip to Costa Rica? Here are our ideas for the best authentic and special Costa Rican souvenirs! These are my favorite souvenirs to bring back for family and friends. And sometimes myself even though I live here. Our Favorite Costa Rican […]
Playa Flamingo Snorkeling Excursions: A Must for Families!
Flamingo Beach is well known for excellent fishing, beautiful beaches and clear waters, making it an incredible destination for ocean activities. However, if you want to get the most out of your beach vacation, then you have to go on a private boating tour for the best snorkeling in Playa Flamingo. We did a private […]
Playa Conchal, Costa Rica: The Stunning White Shell Beach
Playa Conchal, Costa Rica has one unique characteristic which makes it an incredibly special beach that visitors can’t miss: it has white shells instead of sand. For this reason, it is always on the list of the best beaches in Costa Rica and is constantly voted as a favorite beach by world travelers. However, getting […]
Playa Negra, Guanacaste: Chill Surfing Beach
Playa Negra is an excellent beach to stay in Guanacaste for those looking to get away from the touristy beach towns in Costa Rica. With sweet surfing waves, a laid back atmosphere and beautiful sunsets, visitors can’t go wrong with a few days at this underrated but incredible beach. It’s important to note there are […]
San Gerardo de Dota: The Magical Cloud Forest Town
Tucked away in the slopes of the Talamanca Mountain Range lays a small charming town called San Gerardo de Dota. Although not grand in size, it offers visitors year round crisp mountain air, incredible bird watching and breathtaking cloud forest views. For these reasons, San Gerardo de Dota is an ideal destination in Costa Rica […]