Taking the bus is a cheap way to get around Costa Rica and it can be kinda fun sometimes. Even though taking the bus here isn’t the most straightforward thing, there are some major routes where it is actually pretty simple. Unfortunately bus information isn’t always readily available online since it’s common for the companies […]
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Playa Cocolito and Cocolito Falls Montezuma: A Stunning Waterfall Beach
If you’re looking for a unique beach experience in Montezuma, then you must head to Playa Cocolito. This beach is probably the most deserted and pristine beach on the east coast of the Nicoya Peninsula with bright blue waters, white sand, coves and lots of wildlife. There is also a charming waterfall that empties into […]
Scenic Costa Rica Helicopter Tours, Transfers and Charters
If you’re looking for a unique, once in a lifetime experience in Costa Rica, consider taking a scenic helicopter tour. Helicopter tours are becoming more popular as travelers are looking for a way to see the country from a perspective not many other people get to. **Unfortunately Fly Adventure Air has closed permanently in 2021 […]
Playa Cuevas Costa Rica aka Playa Los Suecos Mal Pais
One of the coolest beaches in the Santa Teresa and Mal Pais is appropriately called “the secret beach,” Playa Cuevas or Playa Los Suecos. In this guide you will find out how to get there, what the beach is like and more. Location If you look on Google Maps, it is marked as Playa Cuevas. […]
Olla de Carne Recipe: Costa Rican Beef Stew | Costa Rican Food | Costa Rican Recipes
A traditional Costa Rican dish that you may not see at every local restaurant is olla de carne (olla de carne in English means beef stew). In Costa Rican homes, this soup is made on the weekends and in Costa Rican restaurants, they normally offer this soup one day a week (usually Saturday or Sunday). […]
Puntarenas: The Pearl of the Costa Rican Pacific
If you’re visiting any of these places in Costa Rica: Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Jaco or Montezuma, you’ll be visiting the Puntarenas province. The town, with the same name, is another popular place for tourists since this is where the ferry is. Many Costa Ricans, including Yeison have a strong tie to the town since it […]