If you’ve visited Costa Rica before, you most definitely have eaten gallo pinto, the traditional breakfast of the country. If you want to bring some pura vida to your kitchen, here is our Costa Rican gallo pinto recipe (given to us by Yeison’s brother). All the ingredients are easy to find: rice, beans, onion, cilantro […]
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Hotel Montaña De Fuego Resort & Spa in Arenal Review
As one of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica, there are tons of hotels in the Arenal and La Fortuna area. In fact, there are over 100! It’s great because that means there is a place for every budget and traveler but at the same time, it can be tiring trying to narrow down […]
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk – Get High Up in the Rain Forest
Before Arenal and La Fortuna became a leading tourist destination in Costa Rica, it was a vast farming area. Blessed with such fertile and rich soil, locals raised livestock and grew crops as their livelihood. But everything changed when Arenal Volcano erupted and people attracted to the powerful volcano that made international headlines back in […]
Rio Penas Blancas Safari Float: Easy Wildlife Watching from La Fortuna
For wildlife watching in Arenal, by far the easiest and best way is to go on a river safari float ride. The most popular river for a boat ride is the Rio Penas Blancas, only a 20 minute drive from La Fortuna. Rio Penas Blancas runs through the Tilaran Mountain Range and though some parts […]
Stay at the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa For a Luxury Beach Vacation
One of the best things about Costa Rica is that there is something for everyone and every wallet. Whether you’re a backpacker on a shoestring budget or a luxury traveler, Costa Rica’s got it all. And when it comes to luxury hotels in Costa Rica, there is no shortage of them especially in the beautiful […]
1 Week Costa Rica Budget: How Much Our Trip Cost
If you’re trying to figure out how much you’ll spend for your one week Costa Rica vacation, this post will help. I will outline how much my 1 week Costa Rica budget was for a trip I took with two friends. We visited Jaco and Playas del Coco, rented a car, stayed in mid-range and […]