Costa Rica

Last Updated: May 19, 2025 No time to read up on the entire history of Costa Rica? These ten very short, very simple facts will help you learn some of the basics and deepen your appreciation of the country and people who live there. Costa Rica’s History 1. The Original Costa Ricans – Costa Rica […]

Last Updated: May 19, 2025 If you are like most people visiting Costa Rica for the first time, you only have so many vacation days to burn before rushing back to the demands of work and school. To help you use your time wisely, this guide lists all places to go in Costa Rica, what’s

Last Updated: May 19, 2025 First things first…Do you need a car in Costa Rica? No. You do not. You can see the best of Costa Rica without the stress of renting and driving a car yourself. But, renting a car will give you more flexibility with where you go, where you stay, and access

Last Updated: May 19, 2025 If you search a booking website for hotels in Monteverde, you will get back several hundred results. This guide will help you find the best hotels in Monteverde, with tips on how to narrow your search, know the best locations in town, what features are worth paying for, and common

Last Updated: May 19, 2025 If you only have a few days in Monteverde, it can be overwhelming to choose from so many different tours and activities. This guide will help you find the best things to do with kids in Monteverde, where to do them, and which provider gives you the best experience. If

Last Updated: May 22, 2025 This Costa Rica itinerary shows you the most efficient way to see the best places in the country in 7 to 10 days. It’s fast-paced but perfect for families and kids of all ages. This itinerary starts and ends at San Jose airport (SJO). It takes you to La Fortuna,

Last Updated: May 20, 2025 If you are having an emergency right now, call 911 – Costa Rica’s emergency phone number. If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica, then you should know what you need to do in case things don’t go according to plan. This is especially important if you are traveling

Last Updated: May 20, 2025 If you only have a few days in La Fortuna, it can be overwhelming to choose from all the many things to do in La Fortuna. If you go to Viator.com and so a search, you will get back 800+ results. How do you sort through all of that? This

Last Updated: May 20, 2025 If you search a booking website for hotels in La Fortuna/Arenal, you will get back several hundred results. This guide helps you find the best places to stay in La Fortuna with tips to narrow your search, know the best locations, what features are worth paying for, and common mistakes

Last Updated: May 20, 2025 This is an actual Costa Rica travel budget with an item-by-item breakdown of the cost to travel to Costa Rica for a family of four on a one-week itinerary. This budget is based on my family’s most recent trip to Costa Rica during high season and Easter week – one