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 […]
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Applying For Residency in Costa Rica (By Marriage to a Costa Rican)
After ten years of living in Costa Rica, I’ve finally received my Costa Rican residency! I’m so excited to finally officially immigrate to Costa Rica and leave behind the “expat life” aka perpetual tourist. I took the route of residency through marriage to a Costa Rican. Please note I’m not a lawyer or know much […]
Awesome Things to Do in Manuel Antonio + Day Trips
Manuel Antonio is one of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica and is one of the best places for first timers. If you are wondering “What is there to do in Manuel Antonio besides the beach?” don’t worry! Manuel Antonio has plenty of fun things to do to keep your days busy. Here are […]
Important Things to Know About Costa Rica Before You Go
Although there is a lot of information about Costa Rica on the web, there is still so much misinformation. So the goal of this post is to share with you the most important things to know about Costa Rica before your visit. This is coming from a Costa Rican-American couple who has been traveling around […]
What is April in Costa Rica Like?
April is a great month to visit Costa Rica. Being the last month of the tropical dry season, it is hot, hot, hot. If Holy Week (Semana Santa/Easter) falls in April, expect lots of crowds, lines and traffic. Since Holy Week is usually the first or second week of April, crowds start thinning out a […]
Costa Rica Trip Planning Timeline
Costa Rica trip planning can feel incredibly overwhelming. Although you can find tons of Costa Rica travel tips on this blog, it’s helpful to have a timeline to organize yourself. So in this article, our Costa Rica trip planning timeline will help you decide how far in advance you need to book tickets, activities, hotels […]