Costa Rica Travel Tips

Tamarindo, a lively surfing beach town on Costa Rica’s North Pacific coast, is one of the most popular destinations for families. Thanks to its nearly year-round sunny weather, excellent restaurants and beautiful beaches, there are a plethora of fun things to do in Tamarindo with kids. In this post, you will learn about the best […]

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 […]

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 […]