Do you have a couple of days in San Jose and are looking for the best day trips from the capital city of Costa Rica? If so, one excellent option is the Arenal Volcano tour from San Jose. This Arenal Volcano day tour from San JosĂ© gives visitors the chance to experience two main highlights […]
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Best Day Trips from San Jose, Costa Rica
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 […]
Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands: Wildlife Watching and Costa Rican Culture in Guanacaste
As Yeison and I walked towards the Hacienda El Viejo cultural tour, a woman dressed in a beautiful green and white dress greeted us with a huge smile on her face. Muy buenos dias mis amigos! Hola! We smiled and answered back. She waited for us to sit down on the bench and get ourselves […]
Hacienda La Chimba: Coffee Field Hike in San Jose
If you have a day or two in San Jose and want to see something besides the classic city tourist spots, then you should plan a trip to Hacienda La Chimba, just 30 minutes from downtown. Hacienda La Chimba is a locally run private coffee farm of 65 hectares in Santa Ana. They offer several […]
La Sabana Park: The Lungs of San Jose
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 […]
Playa Flamingo Snorkeling Excursions: A Must for Families!
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 […]