Last Updated: August 4, 2025 Set on the jungle-rich slopes of the Turrialba Volcano is one of the most important archaeological sites in Costa Rica, the Guayabo National Monument. Thought …
Top 10 Costa Rica Itineraries: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our New Travel Guide
Our new book, Top 10 Costa Rica Itineraries, just hit the virtual shelves and a paperback version will be coming soon. We are beyond excited and have been waiting for …
10 Costa Rica-Inspired Gifts
Last Updated: November 8, 2024 Wondering what gifts to buy for that special person in your life who is obsessed with Costa Rica? You know, the one who always insists …
A Classic Costa Rican Coffee Tour at Cafe Britt
Last Updated: August 4, 2025 When our friend Lauren (a.k.a. the Altecocker) was visiting Costa Rica on her 55th home exchange, we knew that we had to make the trip …
Why You Should Visit Costa Rica in the Rainy Season
Most people traveling to Costa Rica come during the dry season. When we visited as tourists, we did the exact same thing. All we wanted was sun and clear blue …
Sigma 18-250mm: A Great All Around Travel Lens
What would a travel website be without captivating photos? We wondered that ourselves recently when we found our go-to zoom lens suddenly out of commission. It all happened on a …
Diamante Waterfall and Cave
Last Updated: July 8, 2025 Costa Rica has many amazing waterfalls but we know of only one with a secret cave where you can stay the night. Located in Costa …
Playa Conchal: The Allure of Shell Beach
Last Updated: October 5, 2021 The distinct sound of a million tiny seashells gently shuffling with each lapping wave will forever be what we imagine when thinking of Playa Conchal. …
La Fortuna: What to Expect from Costa Rica’s Most Popular Destination
Last Updated: March 3, 2025 La Fortuna, also known as La Fortuna de San Carlos, is undoubtedly one of Costa Rica’s most talked about destinations. Travel writers love to cover …
Costa Rica Beer Guide: From Imperial to Craft Breweries
Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Having moved to Costa Rica from Boston, a city with dozens of different breweries, one of our first orders of business was to try every …