Just 1.5 hours from downtown San Jose, Poas Volcano National Park is an excellent day trip from San Jose and national park to visit for first time Costa Rica visitors. At this national park, visitors can see two volcano craters 2000 meters up in the cloud forest. Here is our guide to visiting Poas Volcano […]
Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands: Wildlife Watching and Costa Rican Culture in Guanacaste
As Yeison and I walked towards the Hacienda El Viejo cultural tour, a woman dressed in a beautiful green and white dress greeted us with a huge smile on her face. Muy buenos dias mis amigos! Hola! We smiled and answered back. She waited for us to sit down on the bench and get ourselves […]
Hacienda La Chimba: Coffee Field Hike in San Jose
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 […]