If you have a day in San Jose, then a visit to the Central Market is a must. Browse through the stalls to check out souvenirs, local herbs and spices, go clothes shopping and get a bite or two to eat. The San Jose Central Market is an important cultural site in Costa Rica as […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Bogarin Trail: Sloth and Nature Walk
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 […]
Selvatura Park, Monteverde – Flying Over the Cloud Forest
If you have only one full day in Monteverde and want to do and see as much as possible, then Selvatura Park is the best park we recommend you to visit. This adventure eco-park has a variety of activities to enjoy, perfect for a day in the cloud forest. And since Selvatura Park sits at […]
Best Things to do in Uvita, Costa Rica
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 […]






