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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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What to Know About Visiting Costa Rica in the Rainy Season
There’s something magical about Costa Rica in rainy season. Despite what you may hear, vsitors CAN still have an incredible time in Costa Rica during rainy…
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Driving to Arenal from Guanacaste: Road Conditions, Route and Stops In Between
If you’re planning on driving to Arenal from Guanacaste, this is a very beautiful route that takes around 3-4 hours. We’ll show you what the road…
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Costa Rica Whale Watching Tours: Best Places and Time of Year
If you’re interested in Costa Rica whale watching tours, this post will help you plan your trip. You’ll read about the different whales you can see…
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Costa Rica Large Group Trip: How to Plan
Planning a large group trip to Costa Rica for the first time can seem complicated and stressful. However, it doesn’t have to be! In this post,…
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Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise
One of the best things to do in Manuel Antonio is a catamaran cruise. These cruises depart from Quepos and sail out to sea, around the…
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Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands: Wildlife Watching and Costa Rican Culture in Guanacaste
With five activities to choose from inside their own private wildlife refuge and private reserve to experience nature, culture, food and wildlife, Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands…
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Things to Do in Tamarindo with Kids For an Unforgettable Beach Vacation
Tamarindo, a lively surfing beach town on Costa Rica’s North Pacific coast, is one of the most popular destinations for families. Thanks to its nearly year-round…
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Los Quetzales National Park: The Lesser Visited Cloud Forest Park
Protecting 50,000 square kilometers of cloud forest, the Los Quetzales National Park is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. Welcoming visitors since 2006,…
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Costa Rica National Parks Travel Guides
Costa Rica has 27 national parks, 58 wildlife refuges, 30 protected zones and many private reserves. Because of this, nearly 25% of the land in Costa…
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Costa Rica Money: How to Handle and Exchange Costa Rica Currency
Here is all you need to know about handling money in Costa Rica when it comes to local Costa Rican currency, exchanging money and using USD…
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