Activities and tours Costa Rica

Forward! Hard! Duro, duro! I could hear our guide’s voice behind me, yelling us to paddle stronger as we quickly approached the next rapid. I tightened my grip and paddled as hard as I could, sputtering water out of my mouth and bracing for the wave to hit us. Woosh! Water splashed all over me […]

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 […]

Flamingo Beach is well known for excellent fishing, beautiful beaches and clear waters, making it an incredible destination for ocean activities. However, if you want to get the most out of your beach vacation, then you have to go on a private boating tour for the best snorkeling in Playa Flamingo. We did a private […]

Parque La Sabana, or La Sabana Park is the largest green space in the capital city of San Jose. Created in 1977, the park offers a much needed respite for the busy city residents to enjoy nature without having to leave the metropolis, garnering the nickname the “Lungs of San Jose.” We always love walking […]

After a day hiking to waterfalls and volcanoes through the lush tropical rainforest, the best way to end the day is to immerse yourself in the world famous hot springs in La Fortuna. The many hot spring resorts, rivers and natural pools makes this area Costa Rica’s paradise of thermal relaxation and a top destination […]

Turrialba is a small agricultural town in Cartago, famous for the active Turrialba volcano. In addition to the volcano, Turrialba is an excellent town in Costa Rica for visitors looking for less touristic destinations and to get off the beaten path. Here are our favorite things to do in Turrialba. This post has affiliate links […]