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Arenal 4 in 1 Combination Tour: Experience the Best of La Fortuna
There are so many activities to do in Arenal and La Fortuna that it can be difficult to narrow down which ones are the best to…
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Practical Information About Costa Rica Travel
In this guide, we share with you detailed and up to date practical information about Costa Rica travel. This will be especially helpful if it’s your…
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La Fortuna 3 Day Itinerary: What to Do for 2, 3 or 4 Days
La Fortuna is one of the best destinations in Costa Rica for visitors. This friendly local town near Arenal Volcano offers a plethora of fun outdoor…
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Traveling as a Vegan or Vegetarian in Costa Rica (Gluten Free/Food Allergies Included)
Although much of the Costa Rican diet has meat as farming is a huge industry, it is not terribly difficult to visit Costa Rican as a…
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The Best Sunscreen in Costa Rica to Protect Your Skin
One of the most important things to pack for your trip to Costa Rica is sunscreen. Costa Rica is a tropical country just 8 to 12…
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2 Week Costa Rica Itinerary: Volcano, Rain Forest, 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…
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Awesome Things to Do in Manuel Antonio + Day Trips
Manuel Antonio‘s beautiful white sand beaches, lush rainforests and abundant wildlife makes it one of the best places for first timers in Costa Rica. If you…
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Our 1 and 2 Days in Monteverde Itineraries
If you’re considering to add Monteverde to your Costa Rica itinerary but are not sure how many days you need in Monteverde, if you should skip…
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Costa Rica in 8 Days Itinerary: Rainforest, Waterfalls, Volcano
How to visit Costa Rica in 8 days to soak up the tropical rainforest – use this itinerary! This fast paced itinerary goes to three of…
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve: How to Visit One of the Wonders of Costa Rica
Established in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve has largely been considered as one of Costa Rica’s most treasured places. This 4,000 hectare (9884 acre) private…
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Costa Rica Toucans: When and Where to See Them
Toucans are one of my favorite birds and Costa Rica is a great place to see them. If you’re a birder or photographer, you’ll definitely want…
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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, with many lush cloud forest reserves, wildlife refuges…
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