The Valle Central, or Central Valley is made up of the metropolitan cities of San Jose, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago. This is the most developed area in Costa Rica as San Jose is the capital city of the country and Cartago was the previous capital. It is home to San Jose International Airport, the largest […]
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Grecia, Costa Rica: The Popular Mountain City for Expats
Grecia, the small town up in the mountains outside San Jose is one of the best places in Costa Rica to experience a typical local town with excellent weather and beautiful valley views. It’s one of the cleanest cities in Latin America and the most popular town for American and Canadian retirees who love mountains […]
Is It Safe to Drink Tap Water in Costa Rica?
One of the major concerns when you travel abroad is if it’s safe to drink tap water. This is one of the most common questions about Costa Rica we get from our readers because you’ll hear different things from different people. So in this article we’re going to talk about water quality in Costa Rica […]
Differences Between Playas del Coco and Playa Tamarindo to Help You Decide Which One to Visit
Are you planning on visiting Guanacaste but can’t decide which beach to go to? Well if you’re deciding between Playas del Coco and Playa Tamarindo (and can only choose one) then this article is perfect for you. We’re going to talk about the differences, similarities and the pro and cons of each one. Tamarindo and […]
Cahuita National Park Visitor’s Guide
Cahuita National Park is one of the best national parks in Costa Rica due to its stunning white sand beaches, lush jungle and plethora of wildlife. It’s not very far from Puerto Viejo and it’s free, making it one of the must do’s in the Caribbean south. If you love wildlife, hiking and nature, then […]
Playa Calzon de Pobre: The Beautiful Poor Man’s Beach
The Gulf of Papagayo is full of stunning hidden beaches and is the only place in Costa Rica that offers such spectacular beach hopping. Although the main beaches in the Gulf: Playas del Coco, Hermosa and Panama are not the most beautiful, they’re all right next to some incredible beaches. And one of those is […]