About Costa Rica

Coronavirus – COVID-19. The virus that was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020 by the World Health Organization rapidly reached all corners of the world, including Costa Rica. On March 6, 2020, Costa Rica confirmed their first case of COVID-19. Here is what you need to know about the Costa Rica coronavirus situation. […]

If you’re planning to visit Montezuma, Tambor, Santa Teresa, Malpaís, Paquera or any beach on the Nicoya Peninsula from San Jose, taking the ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera is one of the best ways to get there. In this article, you will learn exactly how to take this ferry. We’ll give step by step instructions […]

Costa Rica’s weather is the typical tropical climate with a rainy and dry season. However, there are many micro-climates in the country! So in this post you will learn about Costa Rica’s weather, the tropical seasons, reliable forecasts and more. Costa Rica Weather Costa Rica’s tropical dry season is December through end of April. Rainy […]

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 there around 27 micro-climates in the country so don’t just throw your shorts and […]

The best time to visit Costa Rica is during the country’s dry season or “summer” which is December through April. Filled with hot sunny days, this time of year is also Costa Rica’s peak tourism season, making it the busiest and most expensive time to visit Costa Rica. However, you will get the best weather! […]

When it comes to tipping in Costa Rica,it’s important to know about the Costa Rican tipping culture so you know what to expect and how much cash to bring to Costa Rica. Something very important to note is that I am writing this from a Costa Rican AND foreigner point of view since Yeison is […]