With bright blue waters, beautiful coastal views and a very local atmosphere, Puerto Viejo is a must for anyone looking to get away from the crowds of Conchal. It may not have the white shells in the sand, but it’s a beautiful beach nonetheless. Puerto Viejo is definitely one of those under the radar, local […]
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Yummy Tropical Fruits in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s favorable climate and fertile soil allows all sorts of fruits and vegetables to grow plentifully. Whether the fruit you see in Costa Rica is native or exotic, they are all worth trying! You will definitely get your fill of fresh Costa Rican fruit like papaya, watermelon and mango but make sure to check […]
2 Week Costa Rica Itinerary: Volcano, Cloud Forest and Beach
Need tips for planning your 2 week Costa Rica trip? We can help! We put together this exact 2 week Costa Rica itinerary for my family and friends when they visited and they had a blast. 2 weeks is an excellent amount of time to see many different places in Costa Rica without feeling too […]
Costa Rica Trip Planning Timeline
Planning a vacation takes a lot of time, especially for families or big groups. You have to find a way to make everyone happy and if you haven’t traveled internationally before, Costa Rica trip planning can feel incredibly overwhelming. Even if you’re only visiting for a short vacation, you want to make sure you make […]
5 Day Guanacaste Itinerary for a Quick Visit
With so many new flights to Costa Rica opening every year, it’s easy to pop over for a quick visit. If you’re visiting Costa Rica for a quick visit and your goal is to relax, see beautiful beaches and go on an adventure or 2, Guanacaste is a top destination. Here is a sample 5 […]
Awesome Things to Do in Playa Jaco, Jaco Nightlife and More
When you research Jaco, Costa Rica, most of what you’ll find is about surfing. Jaco is indeed the surfing mecca of Costa Rica but there’s so much more to do than catching waves. As the gateway to the lush Central and South Pacific coast, Jaco is an excellent place to experience adventure, nature and wildlife. […]
Catarata Llanos de Cortes – An Oasis in Guanacaste
During our first months of living in Guanacaste, Yeison and I heard about a waterfall called Catarata Llanos de Cortes. His brother told us it was one of the most beautiful waterfalls he’d ever seen so we knew we had to visit for ourselves. We took one morning to find this little oasis and fell […]