One of the most common questions I hear from people planning their first trip to Costa Rica is this: “Tell me the most interesting place to vacation in Costa Rica.” And my honest answer is always another question. Do you want the beach?Or do you want the rainforest and the mountains? Costa Rica is a […]
What's So Great About Costa Rica as A Tourist Destination?
Thinking about taking a vacation to a warm tropical country where sunshine abounds and outdoor adventure is part of everyday life? A place where rain forests stretch endlessly, volcanoes rumble in the distance, and pristine beaches meet two very different oceans? If so, Costa Rica deserves to be at the very top of your travel […]
Costa Rican Don't Throw Things Away, They Fix It
This is a short story—but it carries a long and meaningful message. While living in Costa Rica, I learned something that no guidebook ever taught me. It was not about beaches or volcanoes or wildlife. It was about how people live, how they value what they have, and how they approach problems with patience, creativity, […]
The Quetzal can be Found In Monteverde, Costa Rica
If you are planning a journey to Costa Rica and your itinerary includes a visit to Monteverde, then you may be fortunate enough to encounter one of the most extraordinary birds in the world—the Resplendent Quetzal. For bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, photographers, and spiritual travelers alike, seeing a quetzal in the wild is considered a […]
A Great Day Outing, Irazu Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
If you have a free day while vacationing in Costa Rica and you find yourself in the Central Valley near San José, there is one unforgettable excursion you should not miss—Irazú Volcano National Park. Located just over an hour from Costa Rica’s capital city, this remarkable natural attraction offers stunning scenery, fascinating geological history, and […]
Travel Tips: What's the Weather Like at Arenal Volcano National Park June, July, August, September?
If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica or take a vacation during the months of June, July, August, or September, one of the most common questions travelers ask is: What kind of weather can I expect at Arenal Volcano National Park? Arenal is one of Costa Rica’s most iconic destinations, famous for its […]
Some More Costa Rica History: Revolutions
When people think of Costa Rica today, they often imagine a peaceful tropical paradise known for rainforests, wildlife, and friendly people. It is widely admired for its political stability, strong democratic institutions, and the rare distinction of having no standing army. In a region historically marked by dictatorships, civil wars, and revolutions, Costa Rica stands […]
Travel Tip: I'm a Tourist Traveling to Costa Rica. Can I Get My Medication There?
If you are planning a vacation or an extended stay in Costa Rica, one question often comes up for tourists: “Can I get my prescription medications there if I forget them, lose them, or run out?” The answer is reassuring: yes, it is possible to obtain medication in Costa Rica, and the system is generally […]
What's the Weather Like in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica in June, July, and August?
White sand beaches at Manuel Antonio.When planning a trip to Costa Rica, one of the most frequent questions travelers ask is: “What will the weather be like?” If your destination is Manuel Antonio National Park, located on the mid-Pacific coastline of Costa Rica, the answer requires a little nuance. June, July, and August fall squarely […]
Guayabo National Monument, Costa Rica
Ceremonial Platform, Excavated at Guayabo, 1968. If you are traveling to Costa Rica and have a special interest in archaeology, ancient civilizations, or pre-Columbian history, there is one place that deserves a spot on your itinerary—even though it remains largely unknown to mainstream tourism. Guayabo National Monument, located near the town of Turrialba, east of […]