After a full day of international travel, you will likely be tired once you arrive at the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. Hotels near the San Jose Costa Rica airport are not hard to come by. There are plenty of amazing options, but there are some things you should be aware of before selecting the perfect place for your needs. Here are all of our tips for choosing the best San Jose Costa Rica ... View Post
Whale Watching Costa Rica – The Best Times and Places
Costa Rica is known for its excellent fishing and numerous sea turtle nesting areas, but did you know that the waters on the Pacific coast are also migratory locations for Humpback Whales? In fact, it is possible to see Humpback Whales in Costa Rica all throughout the year. The best way to experience seeing one of these giant mammals is by going whale watching in Costa Rica with a tour. Whale ... View Post
Costa Rica Currency – Colones, Dollars, Tipping, and More
We get it, it can be overwhelming to figure out the best way to pay for things in a foreign country. Nobody wants to deal with constantly worrying about things like exchange rates and high ATM charges. We created this guide to Costa Rica currency to help you with all things money! Note: This article was originally published on December 13th, 2017 and updated on July 14th, 2019. What is the ... View Post
The Puntarenas Ferry in Costa Rica – To and From the Nicoya Peninsula
*Updated in July 2019 from December 2017 article* Did you know that there is a ferry which can be taken from Puntarenas, Costa Rica to either Paquera or Naranjo on the Nicoya Peninsula? By taking this Costa Rica ferry you can save yourself a whole lot of travel time on your vacation. And, let's be real, we all want to get to our vacation destinations as quickly and smoothly as possible. ... View Post
Costa Rica Itinerary 3 Weeks in Paradise
three weeks Costa Rica Paradise itinerary Get a taste for all the beautiful things that Costa Rica has to offerOne of the most common questions we get asked over here at Costa Rica Vibes is if we can help you plan your trip. Although we love to help you, we just don't have time to plan everyone's vacation. For that reason, we created some amazing itineraries (including this Costa Rica ... View Post
Mosquitos In Costa Rica – How to Protect Yourself
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 government is working really hard to eradicate the mosquito problems. ... View Post