Cuanto tiempo has vivido en Costa Rica? … Me thinking … Cuatro anos en Agosto! … Damn it’s been 4 years already! … Every time someone asks me how long I’ve been living in Costa Rica, I have to think about it. I was so used to saying 6 months, 1 year, 2 years but […]
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Guide to the Types of Car Seats in Costa Rica
One of the most common questions we receive from our readers who are renting a car in Costa Rica and traveling with their family is about the car seats in Costa Rica. In this article, we’ll share with you the Costa Rican laws regarding children and child seats in cars. If you’re planning on renting […]
Finca Rosa Blanca: Luxury, Coffee and Sustainable Tourism in Heredia
Due to Costa Rica’s excellent reputation as an eco-friendly country, nature lovers and environmental enthusiasts pick it as their next vacation destination. Sustainable tourism is becoming widely common throughout the country, with more hotels and tour companies earning a strong standing for their eco-conscious practices. One of the very few hotels in Costa Rica that […]
Stay at Hotel Bougainvillea and Explore the Botanical Garden in Heredia
When it comes to choosing a hotel in the Central Valley cities like, most people don’t want to stay downtown. It’s crowded with limited parking, loud and can be sketchy at night. The Central Valley is actually quite beautiful – once you get outside the city. You can drive ten minutes out of downtown and […]
Heredia Cultural Tour: Masks, Markets and Museums
Costa Rica is a fairly young country with less than 200 years, so it isn’t exactly the first choice for visitors who are big history buffs, especially as the nature captures most of the spotlight. However, the Central Valley cities hold a great deal of cultural importance as they are where most of the 4.8 […]
Los Chorros Waterfalls: Fun and Cheap Daytrip in Grecia
Grecia is the perfect place for those looking to experience a small local town in the Central Valley, just 45 minutes from the country’s capital. Grecia’s location up in the mountains offers a wonderful playground full of forests, rivers and waterfalls, including these two beautiful waterfalls: the Los Chorros waterfalls. If you’re looking for a […]