Costa Rica Travel Tips

If you need to drive from San Jose to Tamarindo or vice versa, this post will help you with the drive. This drive takes you through half the country from the Central Valley to the North Pacific in the Guanacaste province. It’s a long drive to Tamarindo from San Jose so you plan your travel […]

Planning on visiting Guanacaste and only have a few days? Check out our sample 5 day Guanacaste itinerary! As Guanacaste is well known for its beautiful beaches and ocean activities, this itinerary is written for those looking for a beach vacation. This post has affiliate links which we may earn a small commission from if […]

If you have 10 days in Costa Rica, then this post is for you. This itinerary is specifically for those who want to visit both coasts and more beach time. This sample 10 day Costa Rica itinerary takes you the capital city and both the Caribbean and Pacific coast: San Jose, Puerto Viejo and Manuel […]

Flying is an excellent way to get around Costa Rica for those on a flexible budget and straightforward itinerary. Not only does it saves a ton of time but the entire experience is an adventure in itself as you fly in a small airplane over the lush rainforests, vast coastlines and beautiful beaches. If you […]

Although many people assume Arenal and Monteverde are similar, they are very different. For one thing, Arenal is the tropical rain forest and volcano and Monteverde is the tropical cloud forest. The flora and fauna and scenery are very different! We highly recommend visiting both if you have the time as they both have so […]

If you’re looking for a place to sleep after a long flight or to rest up before an early flight, here are our top picks for the best hotels near San Jose International Airport, Costa Rica with free airport shuttle and without airport shuttle. As San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria International Airport) is the […]