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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Costa Rica Spotlight: The Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica, Which Zip Line Tour Should I Take?
The Arenal Volcano, located near the town of La Fortuna in Costa Rica, is one of the country’s most iconic and visited natural landmarks. Rising dramatically from the lush rainforests of the San Carlos Valley, Arenal is a nearly perfect cone-shaped volcano that dominates the landscape and offers visitors a unique combination of adventure, relaxation, […]
Rural Costa Rica Has Many Faces, What Most Tourist Don't See
When most people think of Costa Rica, they picture sun-soaked beaches, zip lines through the rainforest, and the active Arenal Volcano belching lava into the sky. While these destinations are spectacular, there is a quieter, slower, and more authentic side of Costa Rica that many tourists never see: rural Costa Rica. This is a land […]