Cities Costa Rica

Grecia, the small town up in the mountains outside San Jose is one of the best places in Costa Rica to experience a typical local town with excellent weather and beautiful valley views. It’s one of the cleanest cities in Latin America and the most popular town for American and Canadian retirees who love mountains […]

Montezuma, Costa Rica is a small picturesque beach town in the Nicoya Peninsula famous for its artsy hippie flair surrounded by mountains, rivers and waterfalls, perfect for any beach bum or nature lover looking for a coastal escape. The town is largely made up of a diverse and eclectic group of free spirited foreigners and […]

Paquera, Costa Rica is mostly known to travelers as the landing point of the Puntarenas ferry but this small town offers so much more. For those who are interested in local Costa Rican living, Paquera is an ideal town to visit as majority of tourists get off the ferry and immediately drive past it without […]

Blue Zones are communities where a large population of their residents experience extraordinary longevity. The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of the five original Blue Zones, first identified in 2000. Nowadays, people from all over the world visit the Nicoya Peninsula to see its gorgeous beaches, experience the easy going healthy vibes and […]

The Puntarenas province is the biggest province in Costa Rica and its capital city, with the same name, is a popular place for tourists to pass through due to the Puntarenas – Paquera Ferry. However, Puntarenas is not so much of a touristic destination. Rather, it is a transit destination, as most people will go […]

If you’re looking to experience a non-touristic destination in Costa Rica that offers plenty of wildlife, nature and unique experiences, head to the South to a town named San Vito in the Coto Brus canton. This area is widely unknown to tourists and has some very special gems that makes it a great destination in […]