Last Updated: May 21, 2025 This series of posts answers common questions for travelers visiting Costa Rica. Today, we’ll cover the safety of local tap water. This is a common …
Getting Mail and Packages in Costa Rica
In this series of posts, we answer common Costa Rica questions. Today, we’re talking about something that confuses many people planning to stay long-term: how to receive mail and packages …
Ants in Costa Rica: Bites and Stings
In this series of posts, we answer common Costa Rica travel questions. Today, we’re talking about those tiny creatures that sometimes crash beach picnics and jungle walks – ants! We’ll …
Snorkeling Near Manuel Antonio and Jaco
Last Updated: August 1, 2025 In this series of posts, we answer common Costa Rica travel questions. Today, we’ll talk about snorkel spots near Manuel Antonio and Jaco. We’ll cover …
Santa Teresa or Samara for Teen Surf Lessons & Culture
Last Updated: June 14, 2025 In this series of posts, we answer common travel questions about Costa Rica. This question is about whether Santa Teresa or Samara would be a …
Traveling from La Fortuna, Costa Rica to Nicaragua
In this series of posts, we answer common questions about traveling to Costa Rica. Today we’re talking about ways to travel from La Fortuna, Costa Rica (Arenal area) to the …
Traveling from La Fortuna to Puerto Viejo Without a Car
In this series of posts, we answer common Costa Rica travel questions. Today, we’ll talk about how to get from the popular destination of La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano) to Puerto …
Visiting Both Coasts: Flights to Liberia or San Jose Airport
In this series of posts, we answer common questions about traveling to Costa Rica. We often hear from travelers who want to visit both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts during …
Bringing/Importing Food Into Costa Rica: What’s Restricted & What Can You Buy Locally?
In this series of posts, we answer common Costa Rica travel questions. Today, we’ll talk about bringing snacks and specialty foods with you on the plane to Costa Rica. What’s …
Heat and Humidity in Costa Rica
In this series of posts, we answer common travel questions. One that we hear often from people are concerns about the heat and humidity in Costa Rica. Today we’ll cover …