If you’re staying in Potrero or Las Catalinas, a visit to Sugar Beach (Playa Azucar) is a must for those looking for a quiet, low key beach. Due to the access, you’ll need to plan a bit to visit this beach but it’s worth it! Sugar Beach Costa Rica Map and Location Sugar Beach is […]
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Shots Needed for Costa Rica
If you plan to visit Costa Rica soon, this is what you need to know regarding vaccinations and shots required to visit Costa Rica. Please note that Costa Rica does not require tourists to be COVID-19 vaccinated to visit. Fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people are welcome to visit Costa Rica. The only vaccination required to […]
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve: The Lesser Visited Cloud Forest
Although Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is the most popular cloud forest reserve in Monteverde, there is another fantastic option: the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (La Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena). The Santa Elena Cloud Forest is higher in elevation at 1600 meters (5250 feet) and has 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) of well maintained […]
Costa Rica Independence Day Celebrations on September 14 and 15
Costa Rica’s independence day is on September 15 and it’s the most important cultural holiday in the country. In Costa Rica, they commemorate this important day starting on the 14th with parties, parades, food and music. If you happen to visit Costa Rica during these days, you’ll be able to see and experience a very […]
Playa Danta and Playa Dantita: The Beaches of Las Catalinas
Tucked away in the Northern Guanacaste province is an up and coming coastal village called Las Catalinas. Home to two beautiful beaches, Playa Danta and Playa Dantita, this area is ideal for anyone looking to play in the waves, hike and experience the dry tropical forest and beaches of Costa Rica. Below is our guide […]
One Week Costa Rica Itinerary: Adventure, Cloud Forest and Beaches
If you are looking for a pre-set one week itinerary in Costa Rica, this article is for you. This one week itinerary is perfect for families on spring break and takes you to national parks, cloud forest and beaches. Costa Rica Monkey Tours created this itinerary and sponsored us for this tour. This post has […]