Have you ever seen photos or videos of people surfing in dreamy, tropical destinations and wished that it was you? Well stop dreaming and make that a reality! With a plethora of surfing beaches all up and down the coast, Costa Rica is a true surfing paradise. You can sign up for a lesson or […]
Activities and tours Costa Rica
Catarata Poza Azul Waterfall: Local Gem in Sarapiqui
Sarapiqui is one of the most best destinations in Costa Rica for those looking for an “off the beaten path” experience. Because it is still fairly undeveloped, there are many undiscovered natural gems. One of them is Catarata Poza Azul, a nice waterfall that is a local favorite. If you want to visit, here’s our […]
Catarata del Toro Waterfall: A 270 Foot Beauty Deep in the Rainforest
If you love waterfalls, then you will have to put Catarata del Toro on your list of places to see in Costa Rica. This stunning waterfall stands at an impressive 270 feet(82 meters) inside an old volcano crater in the rain forest. Owned and operated by a Costa Rican-Dutch couple, they transformed a little piece […]
See Nicaragua in a Day with the Nicaragua Tour from Costa Rica
If you’re staying in Guanacaste, I highly recommend taking the one day Nicaragua tour from Costa Rica. It’s a great day trip for visitors staying in Playas del Coco, Tamarindo, Liberia or La Cruz (Dreams Las Mareas). This is an excellent way to see another country, especially if you don’t plan on visiting Nicaragua in […]
Lankester Botanical Garden: Orchid Sanctuary in Cartago
The Lankester Botanical Gardens is one of the most important orchid research facilities in Latin America with nearly a thousand different types of orchids in their facilities for display and research. As the gardens are open to the public, visitors can take guided tours to see the incredible collections of orchids, trees and flowers throughout […]
Tortuguero Packages and Tours from San Jose
If you want to visit Tortuguero, Costa Rica there are a few ways to do so. You can travel independently and book everything on your own or you can book a Tortuguero package. Many of the big hotels offer one day or overnight Tortuguero packages that includes roundtrip transportation (shuttle and boat), food, guide, lodging […]