Although Costa Rica is a fairly safe country, it would be irresponsible of me to say that there aren’t any tourist scams. Since tourism is one of their main sources of income and the country is receiving over 2 million visitors a year, travel scams in Costa Rica do exist. Common Costa Rica Tourist Scams […]
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Costa Rica National Parks Travel Guides
Costa Rica has 27 national parks, 58 wildlife refuges, 30 protected zones and many private reserves. Because of this, nearly 25% of the land in Costa Rica is protected. So naturally, all visitors want to include at least 1 national park in their itinerary for hiking, nature and wildlife watching. Below you will find our […]
San Jose International Airport Costa Rica (Juan Santamaria SJO Airport)
Costa Rica’s main international airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport, commonly known as the San Jose International Airport in Alajuela. It’s much bigger than its fellow international airport, Guanacaste Airport and offers the most international flights. If you’re flying into San Jose Airport, check our guide below to help you navigate through the main international […]
Costa Rica Money: How to Handle and Exchange Costa Rica Currency
Here is all you need to know about handling money in Costa Rica when it comes to local Costa Rican currency, exchanging money and using USD in Costa Rica. First thing to know is that US dollars are readily accepted in Costa Rica. We will go into more details below and we will also talk […]
How to Get to Drake Bay: Car, Boat, Plane
Nestled in the northwest corner of the intensely biodiverse Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay is a fantastic destination for those who want to experience the wild jungles and beaches of the South Pacific. Getting to this remote paradise requires a journey of either air or land and sea, creating an exciting journey for those seeking an […]
Costa Rica Itineraries Created by Mytanfeet
Are you looking for sample Costa Rica itineraries? In this post, I have outlined our favorite Costa Rica itineraries for 4 days to 1 month which should be very helpful for your Costa Rica trip planning. What You Will Find In These Costa Rica Itineraries We have created many Costa Rica itineraries for our family […]