Brasilito, Costa Rica is an excellent beach town in Guanacaste for a relaxing beach vacation. With an authentic Costa Rican town feel, Brasilito offers a low key atmosphere and serves as a great anchor location to other destinations. Let us help you plan your visit to Brasilito in this guide. Click the section to skip […]
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Seeing a Dentist in Costa Rica as a Foreigner
Costa Rica’s reputation in medical tourism has grown greatly the past several years due to its cheap costs and high quality care. This also includes dental tourism and many people from the USA come to Costa Rica to get dental work done since it’s so expensive in the US. At the same time, they get […]
How to Slow Cook Black Beans with Costa Rican Flavors
This recipe is a simple one for an essential food in Costa Rica: beans. Beans are the staple food here in Costa Rica and the rest of Central America. They eat it in gallo pinto, rice and beans, casados, black bean soup, and so many other dishes. They’re cheap, healthy and one of the superfoods […]
Turrialba Volcano National Park – Information, Tips, Photos and Videos
Turrialba Volcano is the second tallest volcano in Costa Rica and just a 2.5 hour drive away from San Jose. It has been very active on and off the last few years, making it an impressive volcano to see up close. If you’re interested in visiting Turrialba Volcano National Park, make sure to check the […]
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk – Get High Up in the Rain Forest
As Costa Rica become a top eco-tourism country, one family decided to preserve the 600 acres of land given to them near Arenal Volcano to maintain the rich biodiversity living within. This ambitious project grew immensely over the next decade and is now one of the top attractions in the Arenal area: the Mistico Arenal […]
Discover Playa Minas, A Stunning Hidden Beach in Guanacaste
If you’re staying in Tamarindo, Playa Grande or Flamingo and want to explore some local beaches, then you must put Playa Minas on your list. This secluded beach in Guanacaste has soft tan sand, stunningly clear water and it’s one of the most beautiful local beaches in the area, perfect for a week day secluded […]