Valentine’s Day in Costa Rica is the perfect excuse to plan a romantic, adults-only getaway. February falls in the heart of dry season so, you can expect warm days, cooler evenings, and (usually) zero rain. It’s a great time for…
Renting a car is usually one of the best ways to get around Costa Rica. That is, until you see rental cars advertised for $1 or $5 per day and start wondering if this is a Costa Rica car rental…
Are you trying to figure out the best way to get from San José to Nosara, Costa Rica? The San José International Airport is where most international flights arrive and Nosara is a laid-back beach town on the Nicoya Peninsula….
One of the most common Costa Rica planning questions we get is, “Should we stay in one place or move around?” We’ve lived in Costa Rica for several years and have planned trips for ourselves, family, and friends coming to…
Planning a trip to Costa Rica with a group of friends or extended family can be incredible, but it can also get overwhelming very quickly. Different budgets. Different arrival dates. Different ideas of what “vacation” actually means. Someone wants adventure,…
One of the most common questions we get is, “Do you really need to rent a car in Costa Rica?” In our opinion, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. It really depends on your travel style, budget, destinations, and more. Costa…
The Costa Rica dry season (which lines up with North America and Europe’s winter) runs from mid-December through April. It’s the most popular time to visit the country thanks to its sunny skies, warm beach days, and almost no rain….
When planning your trip, it’s easy to focus on all the exciting parts, but knowing the things not to do in Costa Rica is just as important. After living here for years and meeting thousands of visitors through Costa Rica…
Have you ever experienced a warm weather Christmas? It is definitely something different and unique. Christmas in Costa Rica is one of our favorite times of the year. However, there are definitely some things you should be aware of before…
The Nicoya Peninsula Blue Zone in Costa Rica is one of the few places in the world where people regularly live longer, healthier lives than anywhere else. It also happens to be one of our absolute favorite areas in Costa…