Is It Worth Hiring a Tour Guide in Costa Rica?
When visiting Costa Rica, you may become overwhelmed by the sheer number of potential tourist activities. The country is after all a paradise of adventure and amenities for all types of travelers.Many tours will automatically include guides. No need to worry about whitewater rafting, canyoning,...
Costa Rica Supermarkets: 2022 Guide Options & Grocery Prices
Whether you live in Costa Rica or are just here for a visit, at some point you are going to end up at a grocery store. If you are researching a visit or a move, it can be a bit intimidating to think about shopping...
How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Costa Rica
Visiting Costa Rica is a lot like going to an incredible restaurant and feeling overwhelmed by all the delicious options. Stumped, you ask the server what you should order. Their typical response, “Everything is delicious, what are you in the mood for?” Although you can...
Planning An Extended Stay In Costa Rica
You've packed your flip flops and your best bathing suit, and you can already feel the sunshine on your skin. As tempting as it is to pack in as much into your itinerary as you did in your suitcase, leaving room in your plans, and...
A Walk through San Jose – Flying into San Jose and Staying There
When people hear that I am living in Costa Rica and not in a beach bungalow but instead in the capital city of San José, I feel a need to explain.San José does get a pretty bad rap. It’s on the list of ugliest cities...
7 of the Best Costa Rican Fruits You Must Try
No trip is complete without trying these Costa Rican fruits!When trying to find fruits in Costa Rica, you won't be searching long. It’s easy to find a list of common and not so common goodies where ever you are in the country. However, there are...
What You Should Know Before Traveling to Costa Rica
What should you know before traveling to Costa Rica? You should know how to relax and Pura Vida for starters. However, when traveling to any foreign country, preparing yourself for culture, crisis, and atmosphere will make your trip much more enjoyable.Below are a few pro-hacks,...
Costa Rica Sloths: An Expert Guide To Where to Find Sloths & Tips
There's no denying, sloths are HOT, and not just because they live in the tropics. Over the past few years, our obsession with these adorable, dopey, smiling, chilled-out creatures has grown. The most beautiful thing is, not only are they cute, but they're also some...
The Dreaded Visa Run – 90 days in Costa Rica
At times it can seem a bit mind boggling that a country like Costa Rica that is driven by tourism forces it’s perpetual tourists to leave every 90 days, but that is the law. It seems simple enough right?Believe it or not this is one...
Tips For First Time Visitors Going To Costa Rica
You've packed your flip flops and your best bathing suit, and you can already feel the sunshine on your skin. As tempting as it is to pack in as much into your itinerary as you did in your suitcase, leaving room in your plans, and...