One of the best day trips from Jaco is to Manuel Antonio National Park. This national park is one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica with hiking trails, white sand beaches and abundant wildlife. Even though Jaco and Manuel Antonio are only about 70 kilometers apart (43 miles), the beaches are very different. […]
Costa Rica Travel Tips
Costa Rica Road Conditions for Popular Tourist Destinations
If you’re renting a car in Costa Rica, then you absolutely have to research how the road conditions are for your Costa Rica itinerary so that you rent the appropriate vehicle. In this post, we will share how the road conditions are for popular destinations in Costa Rica. Planning on renting a car? Get our […]
Costa Rica COVID Travel: What You Need to Know
*This post will no longer be updated to reflect current COVID cases. There are no COVID-19 restrictions in Costa Rica at all anymore. In case something does change, we will update this post but as of 2023, there have not been any restrictions.* Costa Rica COVID Travel Restrictions and Border Opening Costa Rica closed their […]
Car Rental in Costa Rica: Adobe Rent a Car Costa Rica Review
Renting a car in Costa Rica and have no idea which company to go with? In this post, we’ll share with you our personal recommendation for our car rental in Costa Rica experience: Adobe Rent a Car. And for those of you who want a jump start on booking your car, we have teamed up […]
What You Need to Know About Using Uber in Costa Rica
Uber officially made its way to Costa Rica in 2015 and has made getting around Costa Rica much easier. Though technically not 100% legal, Uber has now become one of the normal transportation options for both locals and tourists. Uber in Costa Rica is exactly the same as other countries but there are a few […]
Popular Types of Cars to Rent in Costa Rica
If you are renting a car in Costa Rica, you’re probably trying to decide which car to rent. What car to rent will depend on three things: budget, number of people and destinations. In this post, I will go over the popular types of cars to rent in Costa Rica. We have a partnership with […]






