Last Updated: May 20, 2024 If you’re arriving at Costa Rica’s San Jose Airport (SJO) and are wondering what the experience will be like, this post is for you. Here, …
Costa Rica’s Oldest Church: Iglesia Colonial de Orosi
Last Updated: August 4, 2025 Costa Rica has a strong Catholic heritage. In fact, Catholicism is the country’s official religion. About three out of four Costa Ricans identify themselves as …
Rainy Season Driving in Costa Rica
Last Updated: January 28, 2025 If you have read our post, Driving in Costa Rica: What to Know Before You Go, you have probably picked up some tips for your …
Naturalist Guides in Costa Rica: When You Need Them and How to Find One
Last Updated: June 7, 2024 In Costa Rica, you can do hundreds of different tours. Of course, some activities require an expert guide, like waterfall rappelling, zip lining, or whitewater …
Costa Rica Rainy Season Itinerary: Coast to Coast
As we have said before, Costa Rica’s rainy season (May to September) is an amazing time to visit. With intermittent rain, usually only in the afternoons or evenings, you can …
Manuel Antonio Hotel Guide: Ocean Views, Rainforest, and Wildlife
Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Manuel Antonio is known for its amazing ocean views and plentiful wildlife. Depending on where you stay, you can wake up to monkeys calling outside …
Rainy Season in Costa Rica: How Wet Is It?
Last Updated: March 4, 2025 You probably know that Costa Rica has two distinct seasons, dry season and rainy season. But what is rainy season really like? After living in …
Orosi: A Valley of Green
Last Updated: August 7, 2025 As you turn the corner into the Orosi Valley, you will immediately see its appeal. From the hilltop, steep green mountains surround a village of …
Irazu Volcano: Easy Access, Crater Views, and Extreme Climate
Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Costa Rica is known for its many volcanoes, which come in all shapes and sizes. Some, like the famed Arenal Volcano, are cone-shaped and best …
Orosi Valley Coffee Tour: Cafe Artesanal Los Sauces
Last Updated: August 4, 2025 If you are visiting the Orosi Valley, southeast of San Jose, a coffee tour is a must-do activity. Costa Rica has many regions that grow …