One of our favorite things to do when we travel is to take a local cooking class. Food and travel go hand and hand, and what better way to learn about a country’s culture than to learn about its food? One of the best cooking classes we’ve done in Costa Rica was one in La […]
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Puntarenas: The Pearl of the Costa Rican Pacific
The Puntarenas province is the biggest province in Costa Rica and its capital city, with the same name, is a popular place for tourists to pass through due to the Puntarenas – Paquera Ferry. However, Puntarenas is not so much of a touristic destination. Rather, it is a transit destination, as most people will go […]
La Fortuna Sloth Tour: Easy Sloth Viewing Trail in Town
La Fortuna is well known for great wildlife watching thanks to the lush tropical rainforest. One such animal that can be seen in La Fortuna is the sloth, so a sloth tour in La Fortuna is a great activity. We did a La Fortuna sloth tour that included round trip transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee, […]
Mal Pais, Costa Rica: Laid Back Fishing Village By Santa Teresa
Mal Pais, Costa Rica is the southern neighbor of the popular tourist town, Santa Teresa. While Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen has grown substantially to become one of the top tourist destinations in Costa Rica, Mal Pais has retained its rural and relaxed local vibe. If you’re visiting Santa Teresa and prefer to stay away […]
Costa Rica Farmers Markets (Feria)
On the second day I moved to Costa Rica, Jason (my Costa Rican husband) took me to the local feria, or farmers market in the town we moved to, San Isidro de Heredia. It was so much fun to wander around the many stalls in the osta Rican farmers markets to see all the exotic […]
San Vito: The Undiscovered Town in the South with Cloud Forest, Resplendant Quetzals and Great Pizza
If you’re looking to experience a non-touristic destination in Costa Rica that offers plenty of wildlife, nature and unique experiences, head to the South to a town named San Vito in the Coto Brus canton. This area is widely unknown to tourists and has some very special gems that makes it a great destination in […]