Costa Rica’s independence day is on September 15 and it’s the most important cultural holiday in the country. In Costa Rica, they commemorate this important day starting on the 14th with parties, parades, food and music. If you happen to visit Costa Rica during these days, you’ll be able to see and experience a very […]
Playa Danta and Playa Dantita: The Beaches of Las Catalinas
Tucked away in the Northern Guanacaste province is an up and coming coastal village called Las Catalinas. Home to two beautiful beaches, Playa Danta and Playa Dantita, this area is ideal for anyone looking to play in the waves, hike and experience the dry tropical forest and beaches of Costa Rica. Below is our guide […]
One Week Costa Rica Itinerary: Adventure, Cloud Forest and Beaches
If you are looking for a pre-set one week itinerary in Costa Rica, this article is for you. This one week itinerary is perfect for families on spring break and takes you to national parks, cloud forest and beaches. Costa Rica Monkey Tours created this itinerary and sponsored us for this tour. Have more time […]
Playa San Juanillo: A Stunning White Sand Gem in Guanacaste
Although there are beautiful beaches everywhere in Costa Rica, there is one particularly beach in Guanacaste that is extremely popular, Playa San Juanillo. This dreamy beach has white sand, clear turquoise water and an amazing view point. Additionally, it’s a less touristic beach in a very small town in a rural area so it’s perfect […]
Playa Prieta: Local Favorite Beach for Skimboarding
If you want to visit a more local beach in Guanacaste, check out Playa Prieta. This small beautiful beach is very close to more popular beaches of Conchal, Flamingo and Las Catalinas so if you want to get away from the tourists, head over to Prieta. It’s an excellent beach to mingle with locals so […]
Playa Ventanas, Guanacaste: The Windows of Playa Grande
One of the best things about Costa Rica is that for every “touristy” beach, there are a handful of lesser known, local beaches. Playa Ventanas, Guanacaste is one of those even though it is right next to the more popular Playa Grande. If you’re staying in the Tamarindo/Conchal/Flamingo area and want to explore some hidden […]