School’s Out! Time for a Costa Rica Family Vacation. Costa Rica can make for one of the best family vacations you’ll ever experience for those with kids and teens. Not only is Costa Rica full of fun and adventure, it’s also full of discovery, nature, and an abundance of teachable moments for your school-age […]
Packing For Costa Rica
How to Pack for Your Costa Rica Rainforest Experience Traveling Costa Rica by car can make your life much easier when it comes to packing, but you still won’t want to be burdened with too much luggage. Knowing how to pack for your Costa Rica vacation will help you maximize the space in your suitcase…and […]
Best River Rafting Experiences in Costa Rica
Birdwatching in Monteverde, Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a great place to add to your birding checklist! You’ve got your bird checklist in hand, and your Costa Rica rental car (we recommend an SUV) is gassed up—you’re on your way to Monteverde, the best place for bird watching in Costa Rica! When you pack for this […]
8 Great Hotels Off the Beaten Path in Costa Rica
Hiking Costa Rica’s Rainforests
Rent a car and explore Costa Rica’s biodiversity on foot Costa Rica is a hiker’s paradise with 27 national parks, many with unique ecosystems not found elsewhere. They make up some 25% of Costa Rica, so driving from one to another is a great way to see more than a little of the country’s natural […]
Visit Costa Rica’s Volcanoes
Rent a car and visit the volcanoes for a great Costa Rican road trip Part of the Pacific Rim’s Ring of Fire, Costa Rica has three volcanic ranges: the Guanacaste, Central, and Talamanca. While it’s not possible to see every single one of the 200+ volcanic formations, a tour around the country will take […]
Valentine’s Day at Costa Rica’s Most Romantic Hotels
Romance blooms on Valentine’s day at these tropical Costa Rica hotels Nothing spells romance like a tropical boutique hotel in Costa Rica for valentine’s day. These luxury hotels in Costa Rica are among the best in the country and many are adults-only, some are eco-resorts, and most have soothing, top of the line spas on […]










