Food and travel go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly and one of the best things to do for foodies is a Costa Rica cooking class. As one of Costa Rica’s main economy is still agriculture, many Costa Rican cooking classes also include a farm tour. Farm to table is a big part […]
Activities and tours Costa Rica
Arenal 1968: Arenal Volcano Hike, Lava Fields and View Points
One of the best places for an Arenal Volcano hike is the Arenal 1968 private reserve. It’s right next to the national park, offering impressive views of Arenal Volcano and lava fields. Use this guide to plan your visit to the Arenal 1968 park to hike Arenal Volcano. In case you would like to do […]
La Fortuna Free Swimming Holes: El Choyin and El Salto
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 […]
Hike 400 Plus Steps to See the Beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall in Arenal
Arguably the most visited waterfall in the whole country, La Fortuna waterfall is a must see in Costa Rica. Dropping 75 meters (246 feet) into a bright blue pool, this waterfall paints a perfect postcard of the Costa Rican jungle. As it’s just 6 km (~4 miles) outside of the town of La Fortuna, the […]
Arenal 4 in 1 Combination Tour: Experience the Best of La Fortuna
There are so many activities to do in Arenal and La Fortuna that it can be difficult to narrow down which ones are the best to do. If you’re only in the area for a couple days, you can maximize your time by doing an Arenal 4 in 1 combination tour which lets you experience […]
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve: The Lesser Visited Cloud Forest
Many people don’t realize there are actually three cloud forest reserves in Monteverde with Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve as the most popular. But if you aren’t keen about being around a lot of tour groups, then you should visit the sister reserve, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (La Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena). The […]