Planning an eight-day trip to Costa Rica can feel overwhelming at first. This small Central American country packs an astonishing amount of biodiversity, landscapes, and experiences into a compact area. Volcanoes, rain forests, cloud forests, waterfalls, beaches, wildlife, adventure sports, and laid-back coastal towns all compete for your attention. The big question becomes: how do […]
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If you are planning a vacation to Costa Rica’s Northwest Pacific beaches in July, you are not alone. Many travelers ask the same question before booking their trip: “What is the weather like in Guanacaste during the rainy season? I hear it rains a lot.” The short answer is no, it does not rain a […]
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If you are planning a vacation to Arenal Volcano National Park and the La Fortuna area in June, July, or August, one of the first questions you will probably ask is: What is the weather like during those months? This is a very smart question, because weather plays a major role in how you plan […]
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Many people ask me, “What is the food like in Costa Rica?” or “What are some traditional Costa Rican specialties?” Almost inevitably, the next question follows: “Is Costa Rican food like Mexican food?” The answer is no, not really, even though both cuisines share indigenous roots and some common ingredients such as corn, beans, and […]
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Did you ever wish for a tiny, brilliantly colored orange frog as a pet? Something cheerful, exotic, and straight out of a tropical fairy tale? Well… you definitely do not want this one. Despite its small size and jewel-like beauty, this frog is extremely poisonous. Its name is the Poison Dart Frog, and no—sadly—it will […]
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What’s my favorite thing to do in Costa Rica? I can give you a long list—walk on an empty beach at sunrise, listen to howler monkeys at dawn, soak in a hot spring near Arenal—but if I really narrow it down to something that never gets old, something I look forward to every single week, […]
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Do you want to explore Costa Rica at your own pace, stop when you want, and reach places that tours and shuttles don’t always go? Renting a car is one of the best ways to experience the country—but it can also be confusing, frustrating, and expensive if you are not prepared.This Guide to Renting a […]
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If you are thinking of traveling to Costa Rica and want to explore the Caribbean coast, then Cahuita National Park is a unique and rewarding stop that should be on your itinerary. While many travelers focus on Costa Rica’s Pacific beaches or famous volcanoes, the Caribbean side offers a very different rhythm, culture, and atmosphere. […]
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Let’s travel to Costa Rica and explore one of its most remarkable yet lesser-known natural treasures: Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge. This is a destination that bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, photographers, and travelers seeking an authentic ecological experience will never forget. Known primarily for its incredible concentration of migratory birds, Cano Negro offers a rare […]
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If you are thinking seriously about living in or retiring to Costa Rica, one of the very first resources you should read is The New Golden Door to Living and Retiring in Costa Rica by Christopher Howard. Over the years, countless books and articles have been written about Costa Rica, but this one stands apart. […]
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High in the cool, misty mountains of northwestern Costa Rica lies Monteverde, a place that feels suspended between earth and sky. Today it is world-famous for its cloud forests, rare wildlife, and commitment to conservation. Yet long before Monteverde became one of Costa Rica’s most visited eco-tourism destinations, it was shaped by a small group […]
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While working for many years as a travel agent specializing in Costa Rica, I have had the rare opportunity to explore most of this small yet extraordinarily diverse country. Few places on Earth pack so many ecosystems, climates, and species into such a compact area. It is no surprise that Costa Rica has become a […]
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