Activities and tours Costa Rica

If you’re using San Jose as a home base or are driving from San Jose to Puerto Viejo or Tortuguero on the Caribbean coast, there is one adventure park just 45 minutes outside the city that offers a wonderful experience in the rainforest: Rainforest Adventures Atlantic Braulio Carrillo. This park borders the Braulio Carrillo National […]

Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the best national parks in Costa Rica for hiking, wildlife and beaches. Although small in size, this park offers some of the most stunning tropical rainforest and beach landscapes in the country. If you plan to visit Costa Rica’s arguably most popular national park, here is our guide […]

If you have a day in San Jose, then a visit to the Central Market is a must. Browse through the stalls to check out souvenirs, local herbs and spices, go clothes shopping and get a bite or two to eat. The San Jose Central Market is an important cultural site in Costa Rica as […]

Are you looking for the best day trips from San Jose, Costa Rica? If you’re using the city as a home base for your trip, San Jose’s convenient location in the Central Valley makes it easy for travelers to experience the highlights of Costa Rica. Below are our recommended best San Jose, Costa Rica day […]

If you’re traveling on a budget and plan to visit La Fortuna, then you must visit the two free spots in La Fortuna: The free hot spring river and swimming hole. In this post you’ll find out how to get to the two La Fortuna free swimming holes: El Choyin (free hot spring) and El […]

If you are visiting La Fortuna and want to see a sloth, the Bogarin Trail is an excellent option for easy sloth viewing. This short trail is right in downtown La Fortuna, well maintained and home to many sloths. If you want to see a sloth in Costa Rica, read about our experience below! Location […]