Travel Tips

As someone who travels frequently to and from Costa Rica, I’m always looking for flights and trying to find the best price. I’m no expert or analyst on airline ticket pricing but I have quite a bit of experience and knowledge, particularly when it comes to finding flights to Costa Rica for the past 10 […]

I grew up in Washington state so when I began visiting Costa Rica, SeaTac was the airport I flew out of. SeaTac is a big airport but unfortunately not a hub to Central America. The one good thing is that there are many different ways to fly from Seattle to Costa Rica but it does […]

As a tropical country, mosquitoes in Costa Rica are present year round almost throughout the entire country. So if you are visiting Costa Rica soon, you need to come prepared! Here is what you need to know about mosquitoes in Costa Rica and we included a list of our recommended mosquito repellent. Living somewhere that […]

In this guide, I’ll take you through the entire process of crossing the border from Costa Rica to Nicaragua, Penas Blancas border by foot. You will find everything you need to know about exiting Costa Rica, entering Nicaragua, exiting Nicaragua and entering Costa Rica at the Penas Blancas border. Costa Rica Nicaragua Penas Blancas Border […]

One of the most important things to pack for your trip to Costa Rica is sunscreen. Costa Rica is a tropical country just 8 to 12 degrees north of the equator so the sun is very strong. Like what we’ve done with testing out the best mosquito repellent for Costa Rica, here are our recommended […]

Costa Rica is commonly stated as one of the safest countries to travel to. However, there are some things to keep in mind so in this post, we will answer your question Is Costa Rica safe? Is Costa Rica Safe for Tourists? Yes, Costa Rica is a safe country to visit. Costa Rica is safe […]