This post was updated in 2025 to reflect the new hotels now built on Playa Penca and Playa Huevo. If you’ve ever researched about the beaches in Guanacaste, I’m sure you have heard of Playa Conchal, Playa Potrero, or Playa Flamingo when it comes to the most beautiful ones in this area. All these beaches […]
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Hotel La Mariposa in Costa Rica – A Gorgeous Hotel with the Best View of Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Costa Rica with a famous national park, beautiful beaches and lots of wildlife. As such, this area has a ton of hotels. If you’re at a loss at which luxury hotel is right for you, check out our review of Hotel La Mariposa. This […]
What Surprised Me About Living in Costa Rica
If anyone ever told you that living abroad in Costa Rica, or anywhere for that matter would be a magical, fairy tale paradisaical experience, take it lightly. Yes, living in Costa Rica is awesome, especially being at the beach. However, when moving abroad you have to come with an open mind and open heart and […]
Super Banco – Costa Rica Monopoly with Natural Landmarks Instead of Streets
I love Monopoly – I grew up playing it with friends and we would spend hours and hours (we didn’t exactly read all the rules) until we just got tired. We try to play it every Christmas and now there are so many versions, we actually bought two different monopolies last year! Monopoly is probably […]
New Year Traditions in Costa Rica – How Ticos Celebrate
For New Year traditions in Costa Rica, Ticos sure do know how to party! Playas del Coco gets crazy on the night of Dec. 31st. And I mean there are thousands of people just absolutely packed onto this one small street of the town stretching all the way down to the beach.One year, we spent […]
The Day I Met the President of Costa Rica – An Eye Opening Experience
In the States, meeting the president is no easy task. You can’t just walk up to him at a convention, he’s always surrounded by bodyguards, there is always security everywhere to pull you back if you get too close. It’s a damn big deal if you get a picture with him and get to shake […]