You have probably heard that the Zika virus is a threat in Costa Rica. This is definitely true. It is possible to get Zika as well as a few other mosquito-spread illnesses while traveling. However, the threat of mosquitos in Costa Rica should not completely prevent you from visiting this beautiful country. The Costa Rican […]
Costa Rica Pacific Side OR Caribbean Side – Which Should You Visit?
Costa Rica is a small country which has borders on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Although it is a small country, it can take a long time to drive between each coast. Most travelers who visit for a week or two tend to only visit one coast. However, which coast should that […]
Costa Rica Entry Requirements – Visas, Shots, & More!
Whether you are planning to enter Costa Rica by air, by land, or by sea; there are several things you need to know in order to successfully gain access to the country. Costa Rica entry requirements are not ridiculous, but they are heavily forced. I have dealt with being denied entry (you can read about […]
The 12 Best Beaches in Costa Rica
Visiting one of Costa Rica’s many beautiful beaches is often at the top of people’s travel plans while here. We love the beaches because they are all so different. There are rocky Costa Rica beaches, white sand beaches, black beaches, beaches for surfing, beaches that you can walk on for miles, and so much more! […]
Marino Ballena National Park – The Costa Rica Whales Tail
Have you ever heard of Costa Rica’s whale tail? Marino Ballena National Park located in Uvita Costa Rica is home to one of the most unique land formations we have ever seen. During low tide in this national park, you can walk out onto a spit of land in the ocean that resembles the tail […]
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Peace Lodge – Should You Visit?
When you plan your trip to Costa Rica you will likely come across the name La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country and it is only about an hour from the San Jose airport. After over three years of living in Costa Rica, we decided it […]