Zarcreo is a charming little town up in the mountains of Alajuela with a fantastic topiary garden and beautiful church, just a 1 hour drive away from San Jose. If you’re looking for a small, local town to visit in Costa Rica, then Zarcero should be at the top of your list. This post has […]
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Lake Arenal: Water Activities Near La Fortuna
Lake Arenal (Lago Arenal) is the biggest lake in Costa Rica, situated in the Northern Landlands very close to the town of La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. This manmade lake not only provides the country with a massive amount of hydroelectric power but is also a beautiful place for water sports and recreation. If you’re […]
Taxis in Costa Rica: What You Need to Know
Taxis in Costa Rica are a common transportation option for locals and tourists. There almost 14,000 units in the country and you’ll see taxis almost everywhere you go in Costa Rica. If you don’t want to take public transportation which at times can be slow and there aren’t routes to everywhere, a taxi can be […]
Los Quetzales National Park: The Lesser Visited Cloud Forest Park
Protecting 50,000 square kilometers of cloud forest, the Los Quetzales National Park is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. Welcoming visitors since 2006, Los Quetzales National Park is a wonderful place to experience a less touristic cloud forest in Costa Rica. Plan your visit to Parque Nacional Los Quetzales with our guide. […]
Catarata La Leona: Adventurous Waterfall Hike in Curubande
If you’re looking for a unique and adventurous waterfall hike in Costa Rica, then you have to visit Catarata La Leona. La Leona waterfall is a small blue waterfall hidden deep in the canyons and caves of the a gorgeous blue river. I don’t want to give away too much right away so read on […]
Getting laser eye surgery in Costa Rica
I have worn glasses and contact lenses since I was 10 years old and it has always been my dream to get refractive laser eye surgery to correct my vision. In December 2021, that dream came true when I got laser eye surgery in Costa Rica. In this post I’m going to talk about my […]