Costa Rica Travel Tips

Looking for a unique travel experience during your vacation in Costa Rica? Want to connect more with locals and try something different from the typical all-inclusive resort? Why not try Airbnb in Costa Rica? Airbnb opened the world up to alternative lodging options when it launched in 2008 and is now one of the go-to […]

I have a confession to make. I’m addicted to flying. After our first local flight from Tamarindo to San Jose, the idea of driving 5 hours one way makes my shoulders slump in despair. It’s a lot of time in the car to travel 258 kilometers (160 miles)! That’s why when we went on our […]

One of the most common questions we receive from our readers is about the car seats in Costa Rica for when they rent a car. Costa Rica is a top destination for families and parents need to take the necessary precautions when it comes to traveling with their kids in a different country. Because we’ve […]

When it comes to alternative lodging options, Costa Rica’s list is greatly expanding. Treehouses, hammock hotels and eco-lodges are popping up throughout the country but there is one other alternative lodging accommodation that is getting a lot of attention: glamping. Glamorous camping, AKA glamping is staying in a tent outfitted with all the amenities one […]

One of the best day trips from Playa Jaco is to Manuel Antonio National Park. It’s not very far and you can have a fun day hiking, swimming in the beaches and wildlife watching. Go for a day or stay a couple nights to explore the area since Manuel Antonio is much different than Jaco. […]

Costa Rica’s public transportation is constantly improving and the new 7-10 bus terminal is one of the greatest upgrades. From here, you can go all the way to Monteverde, south Nicoya and other corners of the country. We recently took the bus from San Jose to Playa Jaco and the process is pretty simple. Like […]