April is a great month to visit Costa Rica. Being the last month of the tropical dry season, it is hot, hot, hot. If Holy Week (Semana Santa/Easter) falls in April, expect lots of crowds, lines and traffic. Since Holy Week is usually the first or second week of April, crowds start thinning out a […]
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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 Costa Rica’s most popular national parks to see wildlife, nature and a volcano. The places you will go for your Costa Rica in 8 days trip is Tortuguero, Bijagua […]
Playa Pochote (Tambor): Low Key Tico Beach
Pochote is often passed over by tourists who favor its neighbor to the north but it’s actually perfect for anyone looking for a mellow authentic Costa Rican beach. So if you’re looking for a quiet beach in the area, head to Playa Pochote, a lovely dark sand beach with Scarlet Macaws. This post has affiliate […]
Costa Rica Trip Planning Timeline
Costa Rica trip planning can feel incredibly overwhelming. Although you can find tons of Costa Rica travel tips on this blog, it’s helpful to have a timeline to organize yourself. Our Costa Rica trip planning timeline will help you decide how far in advance you need to book tickets, activities, hotels and all the details. […]
One Week Costa Rica Family Itinerary for San Jose International Airport
If you plan to visit Costa Rica with kids, here is our recommended one week Costa Rica family itinerary for San Jose International Airport (SJO). This one week Costa Rica family itinerary fits perfectly for spring break for 7 nights, 8 days including travel days. This one week Costa Rica family itinerary is an easy […]
1 Week Costa Rica Itinerary: Central and South Pacific
If you have one week in Costa Rica for vacation, check out this 1 week Costa Rica itinerary to help you plan your trip. This sample one week Costa Rica itinerary flies into San Jose International Airport, and goes to the Central and South Pacific coast, specifically the beach towns of Jaco, Manuel Antonio and […]