As one of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica, there are tons of hotels in the Arenal and La Fortuna area. It’s great because that means there is a place for every budget and traveler but at the same time, it can be tiring trying to narrow down the right one for your trip. […]
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1 Week Costa Rica Budget: How Much Our Trip Cost
If you’re trying to figure out how much you’ll spend for your one week Costa Rica vacation, this post will help. I will outline how much my 1 week Costa Rica budget was for a trip I took with two friends. We visited Jaco and Playas del Coco, rented a car, stayed in mid-range and […]
Learn About Ancient Costa Rican History at Guayabo National Monument
Costa Rica’s history stretches back centuries. Ancient artifacts have been found throughout various places, the most notable ones being the stone spheres in the South Pacific and Osa Peninsula. But near the Caribbean side lies the most important archeological site in the country, the Guayabo Monumento Nacional. The Guayabo National Monument is perfect for a […]
Guide to Visiting La Marta Wildlife Refuge in Turrialba
Did you know that Costa Rica has over 50 wildlife refuges? Add that to the list of 31 national parks, 8 biological reserves and 13 forest reserves and you can understand why Costa Rica is such a hot destination for eco-tourism and nature. Though most travelers opt for visiting the national parks, there are many […]
Airbnb in Monteverde: Great Options for Couples and Small Families
Yeison and I have started Airbnb’ing our way around Costa Rica and it’s been a delightful experience. It’s the first thing we use when we need to book accommodation now instead of hotels! Our experiences with Airbnbs in Costa Rica have been that great. And boy, did we luck out with the Monteverde Airbnbs we […]
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Children’s Eternal Rain Forest and Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
If you ask any seasoned Costa Rica traveler what are the must visit places in Costa Rica are, Monteverde is usually on the list. Voted as one of the wonders of Costa Rica, the Monteverde cloud forests are truly a spectacular sight to see. You would never imagine that a cloud forest would exist in […]