Costa Rica’s weather is the typical tropical climate with a rainy and dry season. However, there are many micro-climates in the country. In this post you will learn about Costa Rica’s weather, the tropical seasons, reliable forecasts and more. Once you know what the weather is like in Costa Rica, you know what to pack […]
5 Day Arenal and Monteverde Itinerary
Arenal and Monteverde are two of the best destinations in Costa Rica. Although many people assume they are similar, they are very different. For one thing, Arenal is the tropical rain forest and volcano and Monteverde is the tropical cloud forest. The flora and fauna and scenery are very different! We highly recommend visiting both […]
Bijagua, Costa Rica: The Rural Mountain Village Near Rio Celeste
If you’re looking for a quiet rainforest getaway, we highly recommend Bijagua, Costa Rica As the gateway to Rio Celeste, this little town has a very natural and rural feel with stunning mountain scenery, fantastic bird watching and charismatic locals. In this guide, you’ll read all you need to know about visiting Bijagua. This post […]
Best Hotels by San Jose International Airport with Free Airport Shuttle and Without Airport Shuttle
As San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria International Airport) is the main international airport in Costa Rica, many visitors have to stay in an airport hotel the night they arrive or before they fly out for their flight. If you’re looking for a place to sleep after a long flight or to rest up before […]
Monteverde, Costa Rica: The Cloud Forest Town
Monteverde, Costa Rica is one of the best places in Costa Rica for nature, adventure, hiking and birding. If you’re planning on visiting, here are our Monteverde travel tips so you are prepared for your trip to the village in the clouds. PS. Don’t miss our promo code for 3 hotels in Monteverde to save […]
For the Waterfall Lovers: 10 Days in Costa Rica Chasing Waterfalls
If you love waterfalls and hiking, this is an excellent Costa Rica itinerary for you. For this post, I put together a 10 days in Costa Rica itinerary, ideal for active travelers who love nature, hiking and waterfalls. This post has affiliate links which we may earn a small commission from if you choose to […]