If you plan on traveling to Costa Rica’s neighboring countries by foot, bus, or car, you’ll want to know about its border crossings. Costa Rica has several borders or fronteras …
The Whale Tail at Uvita’s Marino Ballena National Park
Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Nature works in mysterious ways. And one really interesting oddity of nature is the so-called whale tail that juts into the Pacific Ocean on Costa …
Viento Fresco Waterfalls: A Refreshing Stop Between La Fortuna and Monteverde
Last Updated: July 8, 2025 La Fortuna and Monteverde are two of Costa Rica’s top destinations, and many people visiting one will often travel to the other. But those who …
Where to Buy Baby Stuff in Costa Rica
We’ve mentioned in the past about how it can be difficult to find certain items in Costa Rica. Up until this point, this has been fine. With just the two …
San Isidro de El General
Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Filling a wide valley in the peaceful mountains of Costa Rica’s Southern Zone is San Isidro de El General. This small city is bursting with …
Costa Rica Moving Checklist
Moving abroad can be very stressful. We remember what it was like getting ready for our big move to Costa Rica from Boston in 2013. Selling our stuff and condo, …
Arenal 1968 Trail: Hiking Historic Lava Fields
Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Early one morning in July 1968, an unassuming green mountain in northern Costa Rica suddenly awoke and became the legendary Arenal Volcano. If you are …
Los Cusingos Bird Sanctuary: A Living Memorial for a Famous Naturalist
Last Updated: August 4, 2025 Outside the world of ornithology (the study of birds), the name Alexander Skutch might not be at all familiar. But much of what the world …
Best Time to Visit Costa Rica
Last Updated: June 15, 2020 If you live somewhere that gets cold, you probably can’t wait to plan your getaway to Costa Rica. But when is a good time of …
Costa Rica Honeymoon Itinerary
Last Updated: October 3, 2024 Romantic sunsets, picturesque beaches, and gorgeous weather are just a few of the things that make Costa Rica a perfect honeymoon destination. Couple that with …