Costa Rica Travel Tips

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 International Airport, check our guide below to help you navigate through the main […]

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. We will go into more details below and we will also talk about how to pay for things if you are Canadian. This post has affiliate […]

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 […]

Monteverde, Costa Rica is one of the best places in Costa Rica for nature, adventure, hiking and birding. If you’re planning on visiting, here are our Monteverde travel tips so you are prepared for your trip to the village in the clouds. PS. Don’t miss our promo code for 3 hotels in Monteverde to save […]