Last Updated: August 1, 2025 Poas Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most iconic volcanoes. Nearly a mile (1.5 kilometers) wide and 900 feet (300 meters) deep, this crater volcano …
Cascadas Pozo Azul: Bajos del Toro’s Biggest Waterfall
Last Updated: July 7, 2025 Bajos del Toro is the land of waterfalls in Costa Rica. You could visit a different waterfall every day for weeks in this small town. …
Blue Falls of Costa Rica: Cataratas Las Gemelas
Last Updated: July 7, 2025 Costa Rica has thousands of waterfalls, from towering cascades and wispy veils to churning jets and relaxing trickles. Each one is unique. But there is …
Tambor: A Relaxing Escape on the Nicoya Peninsula
Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Nestled in the rugged jungle of the southern Nicoya Peninsula, Tambor is a quiet town with nature as its backdrop. Tambor isn’t a well-known destination, …
Curu National Wildlife Refuge – Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Curu
Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Sitting casually along the roadside on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is the Curu National Wildlife Refuge. Marked by a few simple signs, most travelers race …
Discovering Playa Muertos (Playa Vivos): A Hidden Beach with an Island Feel
Last Updated: September 11, 2025 From the cafe-colored shores of Tambor Bay, a white-sand oasis lies in view just to the east. Intrigued, we recently made the trip to explore …
International Driving Permit in Costa Rica
Most tourists traveling to Costa Rica can use their license from their home country to drive. But visitors from some countries will need an international driving permit. Likewise, people who …
Bioluminescence in Costa Rica: A Kayak Tour on the Nicoya Peninsula
Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Seeing glowing bioluminescence in person is one of those things in nature that just makes you go, wow! Witnessing it in Costa Rica, on a …
Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Samara
Last Updated: August 1, 2025 Costa Rica translates to “Rich Coast” in Spanish. But it’s not just the palm-lined beaches that offer such biodiverse wildlife. The Pacific Ocean itself is …
Playa Carrillo: A Favorite Locals’ Beach in Guanacaste
Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Chances are if you don’t live in Costa Rica or visit regularly, you have never heard of Playa Carrillo. But for those that frequent the …