Heredia, Costa Rica, the capital city of the province with the same name is locally known as the Ciudad de las Flores (city of flowers). This affectionate nickname came from the cultivation of beautiful flowers in its high mountain and also because Heredia is recognized as the city with the most beautiful Costa Rican women. […]
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Our Favorite Costa Rican Snacks
Who doesn’t love snacks? Yeison and I do and we loooove trying the local snacks whenever we travel abroad. It’s a ton of fun to browse the supermarkets seeing what interesting snacks the locals eat. In Costa Rica, there are a lot of snacks in the chips, crackers and cookies variety. In this post, I […]
Common Misconceptions about Costa Rica
Ever since moving to Costa Rica in 2012, I’ve heard my fair share of wrong facts, impressions and ideas of Costa Rica. As an advocate for responsible travel, I always recommend researching at least the basics about the country you’re going to visit so you aren’t that tourist. So before you come, make sure you […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Costa Rica: Tips from Locals
With more and more tourists visiting Costa Rica every year, it’s extremely important for us to share tips like these, our top “do’s and don’ts” to help everyone have a great and safe time and respect local customs. Some of these come from Yeison, a Costa Rican and some of these come from me, an […]
Fun Things to do in Costa Rica with Kids and Tips for Traveling with Kids
Costa Rica is one of the top family friendly countries thanks to being one of the safest countries in Latin America and very tourist friendly. Additionally, it’s not very far from the United States and Canada. Even from Europe, you can find direct flights from England, France, Germany and Spain. It’s not too difficult to […]
10 Great Hikes in Costa Rica
With over 26 national parks, wildlife refuges and private reserves, hiking in Costa Rica offers incredible experiences exploring the stunning scenery, landscapes and nature. From easy coastal walks to challenging mountainous climbs, Costa Rica has plenty of of diverse hiking trails suitable for every level. Most of the hikes in Costa Rica lead to a […]
