About Costa Rica

Coronavirus – COVID-19. The virus that was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020 by the World Health Organization has rapidly reached all corners of the world, including Costa Rica. On March 6, 2020, Costa Rica confirmed their first case of COVID-19. It was an imported case by an American woman who had previously […]

What do I need to pack for Costa Rica? As one of the most common questions we receive, this Costa Rica packing list post will help you immensely. The most important thing to know about packing for Costa Rica is that it depends on where and when you are visiting and what you plan to […]

Welcome to our Costa Rica car rental guide! If you’re thinking about renting a car in Costa Rica for your vacation, here is everything you need to know. In this post, we give our best tips to have a smooth and stress free car rental process in Costa Rica. As a foreigner from the US, […]

Ever since moving to Costa Rica in 2012, I’ve heard my fair share of wrong facts, impressions and ideas of Costa Rica. As an advocate for responsible travel, I always recommend researching at least the basics about the country you’re going to visit so you aren’t that tourist. So before you come, make sure you […]

When you visit Costa Rica and you want good local food, you have to eat at a soda. Trust me. You haven’t experienced real Costa Rica if you don’t eat at a soda. Oh and no I don’t mean eat next to a pop can! Sodas are what Costa Ricans call their local Costa Rican […]

Taxis in Costa Rica are a common transportation option for locals and tourists. There almost 14,000 units in the country and you’ll see taxis almost everywhere you go in Costa Rica. If you don’t want to take public transportation which at times can be slow and there aren’t routes to everywhere, a taxi can be […]