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 […]

The San Jose Central Market is an important cultural site in Costa Rica as it is one of the oldest and most representative places of San Jose, the capital city of the country. The market opened in 1880, making it one of the oldest landmarks in Costa Rica as the country declared independence in 1821. […]

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 […]

If you want to visit a place in Costa Rica with less crowds, more lush rainforest, abundant wildlife and empty beaches, there is one destination in Costa Rica that perfectly fits this description: Uvita. This small beach town in the South Pacific is perfect for anyone looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway close to […]