One thing that continuously amazes us about Costa Rica is the amount of biodiversity packed into this small country. Even after living here for over two years, we still …
Los Chorros Waterfalls: Grecia’s Natural Jets
Last Updated: July 8, 2025 Many of Costa Rica’s natural wonders are hidden among remote tangles of jungle or at the end of long dirt roads. But sometimes these magnificent …
Playa San Josecito: Hiking and Snorkeling near Drake Bay
Last Updated: July 25, 2025 If you’ve read our destination guide on Drake Bay, you know that it is a nature-lover’s paradise where the jungle meets the sea. And while …
Tortuguero National Park: A Wildlife Hot Spot
Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Costa Rica has nearly 30 national parks, but if you’re a wildlife enthusiast, there’s one that stands out against all the rest. Tortuguero National Park, …
Two Years in Costa Rica: How Life Has Changed
When we first announced our decision to move to Costa Rica in July 2013, we joked that we were saying goodbye to our typical two week vacations, and hello to …
Driving in Costa Rica: What to Know Before You Go
Last Updated: February 9, 2023 Driving in Costa Rica can be intimidating for a first- or even second- or third-time visitor. When we traveled to Costa Rica as tourists, we …
Birding in Carara National Park
Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Only a short drive from one of Costa Rica’s most popular and developed beach towns is an oasis of nature. Carara National Park, just north …
Rincon de la Vieja National Park: Volcanic Vents and Tropical Forest
Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province in the northwestern part of the country is a popular spot for surfers and beach goers alike. But many visitors to …
Cost of Traveling in Costa Rica
Last Updated: April 17, 2024 Traveling to Costa Rica may cost more than you think. A lot of people expect that because Costa Rica is in Central America, it will …
8 Off-the-Beaten-Path Things to Do Near Manuel Antonio
Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s most popular destinations. With a gorgeous beach, lush rainforest, and tons of wildlife, it is no surprise that …