Costa Rica Travel Tips
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Best Day Trips From San Jose
Written by Viator, June 2013
San José makes an excellent base for exploring Costa Rica. For first-time visitors, the best way to make the most of these day-long excursions to take a guided tour, though some are doable on ... Read more
Jaco Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, March 2012
Upon arrival in the cheerfully scruffy center of Jaco (or, alternately, the luxuriously landscaped resort just north, Los Sueños), you’ll want to appreciate the view; Costa Rica’s Central ... Read more
Surfing in Jaco
Written by Viator, March 2012
With its perfect and predictable sandy-bottomed beach break, flanked by more challenging waves on either side, Jaco has long been a top draw for the international surfing set. Waves are kicky enough ... Read more
Top 5 Beaches in Jaco
Written by Viator, March 2012
Jaco, with its endless options for lodging, dining, and nightlife, makes a fine and festive base for exploring area beaches on Costa Rica’s gorgeous Central Pacific Coast. Don’t limit yourself! With ... Read more
3 Days in Arenal Volcano National Park
Written by Viator, March 2012
The majestic gray cone of Costa Rica’s most famous volcano, Arenal, has the frustrating habit of veiling itself in thick clouds about 80% of the time. That’s why clever travelers plan to spend a few ... Read more
San Jose Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Bustling big city or nature’s haven? Whichever way you see it, San Jose offers plenty of excitement for the first time and returning visitor alike. In fact, its obvious architecture of tall ... Read more
Volcanoes and National Parks
Written by Viator, August 2010
San Jose in Costa Rica is many things to many people. Looming skyscrapers, glitzy malls, busy businessmen and a fast-paced lifestyle is perhaps the more obvious appearance to those visiting on ... Read more
Costa Rica in Rainy Season
Written by Paige , Nicaragua, November 2012
Everyone knows that the best time to visit Costa Rica is in dry season, from mid-December through April or so, when the sun is shining and prices are at a premium. Or is it? Costa Rica is a popular ... Read more
La Fortuna Waterfall
Written by Paige , Nicaragua, November 2012
Though Arenal Volcano is no longer spewing lava, the neighboring town of La Fortuna remains a great base for all sorts of activities, including hiking, horseback rides, canopy tours, spelunking and ... Read more
Traveling With Children in Costa Rica
Written by Paige , Nicaragua, October 2012
Friendly and beautiful, Costa Rica is a fine destination to introduce children to the adventure of travel. Though still a developing country, it boasts some of the best tourism infrastructure in ... Read more
Wildlife Encounters in Costa Rica
Written by Paige , Nicaragua, October 2012
One of the best reasons to visit Costa Rica is to see the wildlife, obsessively protected by both the government and private interests, and often easily spotted from beautifully maintained trails in ... Read more
Tortuga Island in Costa Rica
Written by Paige , Nicaragua, September 2012
The most popular island escape off Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast is this idyllic spot—actually two neighboring islets, Alcatraz and Tolinga—known as Isla Tortuga, or Turtle Island. Its rugged, rocky ... Read more
What to Eat in Costa Rica
Written by Paige , Nicaragua, September 2012
Some say that you don’t come to Costa Rica for the food. And it’s true that the simple, tasty, healthy cuisine of this beautiful country just can’t compare to its glorious beaches, cool mountains, ... Read more
City Guide to Montezuma, Costa Rica
Written by Paige , Nicaragua, August 2012
Close to the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula lies the laid-back, famously bohemian beach getaway of Montezuma. With its beautiful beaches, crashing waterfalls and colorful atmosphere, it’s a favorite ... Read more
The Cloud Forests of Monteverde
Written by Paige , Nicaragua, August 2012
Beckoning cool, misty and green above the humid tropical rainforests and hot, dry savannahs of the Costa Rican lowlands, beautiful Monteverde sits atop Central America’s high-altitude continental ... Read more
