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 […]
Cities Costa Rica
Bajos del Toro: The Spectacular Tiny, Rural, Cloud Forest Waterfall Town
If you love mountain landscapes, hiking and undiscovered natural attractions, then Bajos del Toro has to be on your Costa Rica itinerary. This tiny town is home to a plethora of breathtaking waterfalls, rivers, blue pools and hikes. If this sounds like a place you have to visit, read our guide to learn more. This […]
Sarapiqui: Sustainable Destination for the Eco-Conscious Traveler
As one of two certified sustainable destinations in Latin America, Sarapiqui is an excellent destination in Costa Rica for the eco-conscious, nature loving traveler. In Sarapiqui, tourists can discover and explore many lesser known natural gems in a rural rainforest and farming community. If you plan to visit Sarapiqui, here is our guide to help […]
Cartago, Costa Rica: An Important Cultural and Agricultural City
Although Cartago, Costa Rica is not very popular tourist destination, this province and capital city has much to offer when it comes to history and culture. It served as the original capital city of Costa Rica from the 1500s to 1800s but was partially destroyed in 1732 by a volcanic eruption. Due to political reasons, […]
Puntarenas: The Pearl of the Costa Rican Pacific
If you’re visiting any of these places in Costa Rica: Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Jaco or Montezuma, you’ll be visiting the Puntarenas province. The town, with the same name, is another popular place for tourists since this is where the ferry is. Many Costa Ricans, including Yeison have a strong tie to the town since it […]