When you visit Costa Rica and you want good local food, you have to eat at a soda. Trust me. You haven’t experienced real Costa Rica if you don’t eat at a soda. Oh and no I don’t mean eat next to a pop can! Sodas are what Costa Ricans call their local Costa Rican […]
Our Favorite Day Tours and Things to Do in Playa Conchal
Conchal beach, best known for its bright turquoise waters and sparkling shells offers visitors everything they could hope for in an exotic tropical beach vacation. With dreamy sunsets, crystal clear waters and soft sand, Conchal is perfect for either a one day visit or a longer stay. If you’re visiting for a day, here is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Playa Cabuyal: Gorgeous Local Beach
If you’re staying in the Gulf of Papagayo area and up for a day of exploring and adventure, head to Playa Cabuyal, a lesser known white sand beach. It’s soft tan sand and inviting baby blue waters is one of our favorite beaches to visit by car. Plan your trip to Playa Cabuyal, Costa Rica […]