Up in the Pacific Northwest corner of Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful and popular places in the country: the Gulf of Papagayo. Tourists love to vacation in the Gulf because of the mesmerizing coastlines, incredible beaches and excellent water sports. So for anyone looking for the ultimate beach vacation, the Gulf of […]
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Cost of Living in Costa Rica: Our $2000 a Month Budget
If you’ve researched living or moving to Costa Rica, one of the reasons for your move is probably the cost of living in Costa Rica. As Costa Rica is a top retiree destination for Europeans, Canada and USA, many retirees move here because of the cost of living in Costa Rica. It’s a lot cheaper […]
What It’s Really Like to Live in Jaco: The True Story
I have to be 100% honest. When we first moved to Playa Jaco, I wasn’t super psyched about it. I was comfortable in our little fishing village of Playas del Coco. However, after 2.5 years in Coco, we were ready to move on and due to some new work opportunities, Jaco was our next destination. […]
Guanacaste Rainforest Sloth Tour: Best Day Excursion to Experience the Tropical Rainforest from the Beach
If you are staying on the Guanacaste coast and want to experience the rainforest, then this day trip is for you! From beach towns like Tamarindo, Playas del Coco, Flamingo, Potrero and the Papagayo Peninsula, this is the best day excursion to see tropical rainforest and sloths. Ready to book? Book the private Guanacaste rainforest […]
Fishing in Costa Rica: Best Places, Best Times of Year and Types of Fishing
Fishing in Costa Rica is no joke. Both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Costa Rica boasts excellent fishing and many locals still make their living from fishing whether commercially, artisanally or for tourism. Costa Rica offers all types: sport fishing, freshwater fishing and inshore fishing. The sport fishing is so good that the country […]
Costa Rica Airports: Which International Airport to Fly Into?
Finding out which of the two international airports in Costa Rica into is the first step in planning your Costa Rica trip. In this guide, you will learn about the two main international Costa Rica airports and which international airport in Costa Rica you should fly into. This post has affiliate links which we may […]