Tours and Activities > Arenal Volcano La Fortuna > Río Celeste Hike tour from La FortunaDiscover one of most magical places in Costa Rica, Tenorio Volcano National Park to hike through a lush rainforest to a sky blue waterfall and river! *Since mid 2025, the waterfall observation platform has been closed. You can still see the […]
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How to Renew US Passport in Costa Rica
Since I live in Costa Rica full time, I renewed my US passport in Costa Rica when my passport was one year to expire. This process is very easy as they offer the option to do it by mail, if you fulfill the requirements. You do NOT need to go to the US embassy in […]
Peñas Blancas Safari Float: Easy Wildlife Watching from La Fortuna
One of the best tours in La Fortuna to see wildlife is a river safari float ride. From La Fortuna, the most popular wildlife river safaris the Peñas Blancas safari float tour, only a 30 minute drive from downtown. The Peñas Blancas River is an incredible place to see monkeys, caimans, reptiles and birds and […]
Natwell Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall
Tours and Activities > Arenal Volcano La Fortuna > Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall tour (Natwell)Enjoy two of the best activities in La Fortuna: Swim in the La Fortuna Waterfall and walk around Arenal Volcano through ancient lava fields and pristine rainforest to reach an incredible viewpoint overlooking Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal. Duration8 Hours TransportationIncluded […]
Puerto Jimenez: The Heart of the Osa Peninsula
The small coastal village of Puerto Jimenez is the main tourism hub and launch point in the Osa Peninsula for those planning to visit Corcovado National Park. In this guide, we will share with you information about visiting Puerto Jimenez, including why you should visit, where to stay, what to do, how to get there […]
Samara: The Mellow Family Friendly Beach Town
The small village of Samara, Costa Rica in the Guanacaste province has been a long time favorite vacation spot for tourists, attracting visitors looking for a family friendly, fun and mellow beach town. In this guide, we will help you plan your trip to Samara. This post has affiliate links which we may earn a […]