Rice with chicken is one of the most classic and traditional Costa Rican dishes. You can find this dish at any traditional Costa Rican restaurant (called sodas in Costa Rica) and it is normally accompanied with fries and salad. If you feel like cooking up a bit of Costa Rica for dinner, here is our […]
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Gulf of Papagayo: Luxury Beach Destination
Up in the Pacific Northwest corner of Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful and popular places in the country: the Gulf of Papagayo. Tourists love to vacation in the Gulf because of the mesmerizing coastlines, incredible beaches and excellent water sports. So for anyone looking for the ultimate beach vacation, the Gulf of […]
Children’s Eternal Rain Forest: Bajos del Tigre and Pocosol Station
Children’s Eternal Rainforest or Bosque Eternos de los Niños is the largest private reserve in all of Costa Rica with 23,000 hectares (56,834 acres)! However, it surprisingly is also one of the least visited reserves in the country. If you love hiking, nature and off the beaten path places, then you have to go to […]
La Fortuna Coffee Tour: Organic Arenal Farm Tour
Coffee tours are one of the most popular cultural activities to do in Costa Rica and if you love coffee, then you have to do one. Although the best Costa Rica coffee tours are in the Central Valley and Monteverde, you can also do tours in other parts of the country such as La Fortuna. […]
Bringing Your Dog From Costa Rica to USA and Vice Versa: Flying to Costa Rica With Your Dog Guide
If you plan on bringing your dog to Costa Rica from the US or moving to Costa Rica with pets, here is how we did it. We flew our dog from Costa Rica to the US and vice versa back in 2018. If you have any questions about bringing your pet to Costa Rica/US, please […]
Peace Lodge, Costa Rica: Romantic Luxury Boutique Hotel
If you’re looking to splurge for your Costa Rica vacation, then you must check out the Peace Lodge, Costa Rica. This small lodge is only a one hour drive from San Jose, the capital city, yet ensconced in the pristine tropical rainforest, truly living up to its name. The Peace Lodge’s intimate atmosphere and cozy […]