With its great surfing waves, laid back lifestyle and beautiful landscapes, Dominical captures the essence of an old Costa Rican beach town and continues to captivate the many visitors that come every year. Dominical is one of the top surfing beaches in Costa Rica, attracting people from all over the world looking for a laid […]
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Jaco Beach: The Party Surfing Town
Playa Jaco, Costa Rica is the closest beach to the capital city of San Jose, making it a popular beach town for locals and tourists. Known for having some of the best waves in Central America, Jaco attracts visitors from all over the world. It is a developed city beach town so you will see […]
Arenal Volcano National Park: A Majestic Volcano in the Rainforest | La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano National Park is the second most visited national park in Costa Rica and a favorite destination of many visitors. There are several hiking trails and view points in the national park, making it a great day trip for a leisurely hike at the foot of a volcano. The 29,692-acre park is one of […]
Puntarenas: The Pearl of the Costa Rican Pacific
If you’re visiting any of these places in Costa Rica: Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Jaco or Montezuma, you’ll be visiting the Puntarenas province. The town, with the same name, is another popular place for tourists since this is where the ferry is. Many Costa Ricans have a strong tie to the town since it used to […]
Tortuga Island Costa Rica Day Tour: Cruise Through the Gulf of Nicoya
When it comes to breathtaking beaches, stunning landscapes and fun water activities, Costa Rica has it all. There are several places in the country where you can experience all of that and one of them is Tortuga Island, Costa Rica. Tortuga Island, or Isla Tortuga, one of several islands in the Nicoya Peninsula boasts white […]
Playa Coyote Costa Rica | Nicoya Peninsula
If you’re driving around the southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula, there are a handful of pristine, non-touristy beaches you can visit along the way since this area is not very developed. Playa Coyote between Santa Teresa and Punta Islita is one of them. We visited for the first time in February 2018 and we […]
Mal Pais Costa Rica: Laid Back Fishing Village By Santa Teresa | Nicoya Peninsula
In the southern region of the Nicoya Peninsula, there are many beaches known for their waves and beauty. These beaches are not as developed as the ones in Northern Guanacaste, offering visitors a chance to experience a rural beach town and one of the most beloved small beach towns is Mal Pais. Mal Pais is […]