June is the second month of rainy season in Costa Rica, although you could say it’s the first real month of rainy season as May is a transition month. Despite the rain, June is a wonderful time to visit Costa Rica with less crowds and lush landscapes. However, there are some extremely important things to […]
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Tips for Traveling as a Vegan or Vegetarian in Costa Rica (also has tips for gluten free and food allergy travelers)
Vegetarian food in Costa Rica is much more readily available than people think. Although much of the Costa Rican diet has meat as farming is a huge industry, vegetarian dishes are not hard to find. You can find delicious vegan and vegetarian Costa Rican food wherever you go. This post has affiliate links which we […]
What is Costa Rica in May Like?
If you’ve heard that May is the beginning of rainy season in Costa Rica, you are correct. However, May is NOT a bad time to go to Costa Rica despite the beginning of the rainy season. In fact, it’s a fantastic time to go to experience the best of both the rainy and dry tropical […]
Where to See Turtles in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is home to five of the seven species of sea turtles, making it one of the best places to see turtles in the world. If seeing turtles is on your bucket list, then read on to find out where the best places are to see sea turtles in Costa Rica, Costa Rica turtle […]
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 […]
Where to See Toucans in Costa Rica
Toucans are one of my favorite birds and Costa Rica is a great place to see them. There are 6 toucans in Costa Rica: Keel-billed toucan, Black-mandibled toucan (Yellow throated), Yellow-eared toucan, Fiery-billed Aracari, Collarred Aracari and Emerald Toucanet. In this post, you’ll find out some toucan facts and the best places to see toucans […]