As Yeison and I walked towards the Hacienda El Viejo cultural tour, a woman dressed in a beautiful green and white dress greeted us with a huge smile on her face. Muy buenos dias mis amigos! Hola! We smiled and answered back. She waited for us to sit down on the bench and get ourselves […]
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Hacienda La Chimba: Coffee Field Hike in San Jose
If you have a day or two in San Jose and want to see something besides the classic city tourist spots, then you should plan a trip to Hacienda La Chimba, just 30 minutes from downtown. Hacienda La Chimba is a locally run private coffee farm of 65 hectares in Santa Ana. They offer several […]
Playa Conchal, Costa Rica: The Stunning White Shell Beach
Playa Conchal, Costa Rica has one unique characteristic which makes it an incredibly special beach that visitors can’t miss: it has white shells instead of sand. For this reason, it is always on the list of the best beaches in Costa Rica and is constantly voted as a favorite beach by world travelers. This post […]
Best Day Trips from Dominical
Dominical may be a tiny surfing village, but it’s in a wonderful location to experience rainforest, beach and mountains in Costa Rica whether you’re a surfer or not. If you’re planning to visit, here is our list of best day trips from Dominical as well as best things to do in Dominical. These ideas also […]
Playa Huevo: The Egg Shaped Beach in Guanacaste
One of the Gulf of Papagayo’s best feature isn’t the fancy luxury resorts or the luxury yachts in the marina, it’s the beaches. Thanks to the many bays and inlets, there are a plethora of gorgeous white sand, boat access only beaches with calm waters. One of those beaches is Playa Huevo or Egg Beach […]
What You Need to Know About Using Uber in Costa Rica
Uber officially made its way to Costa Rica in 2015 and has made getting around Costa Rica much easier. Though technically not 100% legal, Uber has now become one of the normal transportation options for both locals and tourists. Uber in Costa Rica is exactly the same as other countries but there are a few […]