*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 offer One 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
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 be? Should you visit the Costa Rica Pacific side or Caribbean side? We created this guide to break down the ... View Post
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 it at the end of this post) and we don't want you to have to go through the same thing. ... View Post
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! After three years of living in Costa Rica, we have traveled to (almost) every beach ... View Post
