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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
14 Day Costa Rica Itinerary: Playa Tamarindo, Bijagua, Monteverde, Rincon de la Vieja
Are you visiting Costa Rica for a return trip and need ideas for where to go? This is a great 14 days in Costa Rica itinerary, going to Tamarindo, Monteverde, Bijagua and Rincon de la Vieja/Curubande, created specifically for repeat Costa Rica travelers who have not been to the Guanacaste province and are looking for […]
The Easy Guide to Tipping in Costa Rica
When it comes to tipping in Costa Rica,it’s important to know about the Costa Rican tipping culture so you know what to expect. It will also help to know about tipping in Costa Rica to get an idea of how much cash to bring to Costa Rica. Something very important to note is that I […]
Best Route to Monteverde: 4×4 Required?
As Monteverde is one of the most popular destinations in the country, we get these questions all the time. Is the road to Monteverde paved, what is the best route for Monteverde, how far is San Jose Airport to Monteverde and do I really need a 4×4 for Monteverde? For those who are renting a […]