Costa Rica Travel Tips

In this post, “costly mistakes to avoid in Costa Rica” we’ll share with you some of the most important things you need to prepare for your trip to Costa Rica for a stress free vacation. Here are our costly mistakes to avoid in Costa Rica for first time visitors. This post has affiliate links which […]

Airbnb opened the world up to alternative lodging options when it launched in 2008 and is now one of the go-to travel booking websites when it comes to vacation rentals and different accommodation options. What is Airbnb? For those who are new, Airbnb is a website/app that allows people to list their properties or residencies […]

Since Tortuguero, Costa Rica is located in the rainforest sandbars of the Northern Caribbean coast, the only way to get there is by boat or plane. With no roads, it may seem difficult to get to when in reality, it is not that hard. In fact, the entire journey to Tortuguero is an adventure! Find […]

Spending Christmas in Costa Rica is a dream vacation for many people but it requires a bit more extra planning. If you plan to visit Costa Rica over the winter holidays, here are some very important things to know about visiting Costa Rica during Christmas and New Years. Costa Rica is a Catholic country so […]

One of the things you need to prepare for a trip abroad is travel insurance. I started purchasing travel insurance since my first trip to Costa Rica in 2010 and I also purchase it for our other international travels (which you can read about on Mytanfeet Travels). Nowadays, travel insurance is highly recommended, especially after […]

Although getting gas in a foreign country seems like common sense, it can be a bit intimidating to get gas in a country where you don’t speak the language. Luckily in Costa Rica, it’s very easy since all Costa Rica gas stations are full service. In this guide I’ll show you how to get gas […]