People always ask me how many days they should stay in Costa Rica and the first thing I ask is, “What do you want to do?” If you’re here just to get some sun and relax, then I think 5 days is plenty but if you have an adventurous spirit and want to explore, give […]
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Cost of Living in Costa Rica: Our $2000 a Month Budget
If you’ve researched living or moving to Costa Rica, one of the reasons for your move is probably the cost of living in Costa Rica. As Costa Rica is a top retiree destination for Europeans, Canada and USA, many retirees move here because of the cost of living in Costa Rica. It’s a lot cheaper […]
La Fortuna Night Walk: See the Critters of the Night
When the sun goes down, the jungles of Costa Rica awakens with the creatures of the night beginning their day. Many tropical animals are nocturnal and one of the best ways to experience the Costa Rican rainforest to its fullest is to take a night walk. A guided night walk in Costa Rica will allow […]
Catalinas Islands (Islas Catalina): Top Scuba Diving Site in Guanacaste
If you’re staying in the north part of the Guanacaste province around Flamingo, Conchal, Tamarindo, Grande, Potrero, Las Catalinas or Brasilito, one of our favorite things to do is scuba diving at Islas Santa Catalina (Catalinas Islands). These set of islands are just a 30 minute boat ride from the Flamingo marina and offer an […]
Costa Rica Scuba Diving: Open Water, Discovery Dives, Best Time, Best Spots and More
As someone who spent much of her childhood in and around water and studied to be a marine biologist, I had always wanted to get my scuba diving certification. And I finally did for my 32nd birthday! I completed my PADI open water certification and if you are thinking about scuba diving in Costa Rica […]
The Best Costa Rica Maps, Brochures and Guides
If you’re planning your first trip to Costa Rica, we highly recommend getting a Costa Rica map to help you get around and orient yourself. Getting a map is one of the first things we do when we book a trip. It makes travel planning much easier! Here are our recommended Costa Rica maps and […]