Although many people assume Arenal and Monteverde are similar, they are very different. For one thing, Arenal is the tropical rain forest and volcano and Monteverde is the tropical cloud forest. The flora and fauna and scenery are very different! We highly recommend visiting both if you have the time as they both have so […]
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Incredible Things to Do in Monteverde to Experience the Best of the Cloud Forest
Not sure what to do in Monteverde? Check out our list of incredible things to do in Monteverde! It’s an incredible destination for hiking, birding and adventure. Want to book tours in Monteverde? Check out our Monteverde booking page! Need a hotel in Monteverde? Use our 5% promo code “mytanfeet” to save $$ at the […]
Bijagua, Costa Rica: The Rural Mountain Village Near Rio Celeste
As the gateway to Rio Celeste in Tenorio Volcano National Park, this little town has a very natural and authentic feel with stunning mountain scenery, fantastic bird watching and charismatic locals. In this guide, you’ll read all you need to know about visiting Bijagua, Costa Rica. This post has affiliate links which we may earn […]
Best Hotels by San Jose International Airport with Free Airport Shuttle and Without Airport Shuttle
If you’re looking for a place to sleep after a long flight or to rest up before an early flight, here are our top picks for the best hotels near San Jose International Airport, Costa Rica with free airport shuttle and without airport shuttle. As San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria International Airport) is the […]
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. If you’re planning on visiting, here are our Monteverde travel tips so you are prepared for your trip to the village in the clouds. PS. Don’t miss our promo code for 3 hotels in Monteverde to save […]
For the Waterfall Lovers: 10 Days in Costa Rica Chasing Waterfalls
If you love waterfalls and hiking, this is an excellent Costa Rica itinerary for you. For this post, I put together a 10 days in Costa Rica itinerary, ideal for active travelers who love nature, hiking and waterfalls. This post has affiliate links which we may earn a small commission from if you choose to […]