One of the greatest things about visiting Playas del Coco is that you’re close to many attractions. Not only are there a several beautiful beaches nearby but you can plan out your whole trip doing something different every day. You can go from island to forest or beach to volcano in a matter of hours! […]
Why You Should Visit the Central Valley in Costa Rica And How to Plan Your Visit
The Valle Central, or Central Valley is made up of the metropolitan cities of San Jose, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago. This is the most developed area in Costa Rica as San Jose is the capital city of the country and Cartago was the previous capital. It is home to San Jose International Airport, the largest […]
Grecia, Costa Rica: The Popular Mountain City for Expats
Grecia, the small town up in the mountains outside San Jose is one of the best places in Costa Rica to experience a typical local town with excellent weather and beautiful valley views. It’s one of the cleanest cities in Latin America and the most popular town for American and Canadian retirees who love mountains […]
Cahuita National Park Visitor’s Guide
Cahuita National Park is one of the best national parks in Costa Rica due to its stunning white sand beaches, lush jungle and plethora of wildlife. It’s not very far from Puerto Viejo and it’s free, making it one of the must do’s in the Caribbean south. If you love wildlife, hiking and nature, then […]
Playa Calzon de Pobre: The Beautiful Poor Man’s Beach
The Gulf of Papagayo is full of stunning hidden beaches and is the only place in Costa Rica that offers such spectacular beach hopping. Although the main beaches in the Gulf: Playas del Coco, Hermosa and Panama are not the most beautiful, they’re all right next to some incredible beaches. And one of those is […]
Nauyaca Waterfalls: Spectacular Waterfalls in the Rainforest
When it comes to the best waterfalls in Costa Rica, Nauyaca waterfalls are definitely one of our favorites. Here is our guide to visiting this amazing natural beauty including tips for what to wear, how to get there and what you need to know about these waterfalls before you go. How to get to Nauyaca […]