Costa Rica Travel Blog is the current traveller, will-be traveller, has-been traveller, and should-be traveller's guide to everything costa rica. Information, stories, news, advice – written by the Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated team – costa rican insiders, outsiders, and everywhere-in-between-siders.
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Looking for something not already written about below? Email us at info@puravidaeh.ca – we would be happy to send you the information you are looking for and who knows, your question may just inspire our next blog post!
COSTA RICA VACATION PLANNING RESOURCES
When Is The Best Time Of Year To Travel To Costa Rica?
Where To Go In Costa Rica: Determining the Best Places To Visit During Your Trip
Comparing Costa Rica’s San Jose (SJO) and Liberia (LIR) Airports
Are We There Yet? Driving Durations for Popular Costa Rica Routes
Spending in Costa Rica – Trip Currencies
Understanding The Practice Of Currency Exchange and Minimizing Loss: USD to Costa Rican Colon
To Tip or Not To Tip (While On Vacation In Costa Rica) – That Is The Question!
The DO’s and DON’T’s of Costa Rica Travel
5 RED FLAGS to look out for when buying a Costa Rica Vacation Package!
Planning a vacation to Costa Rica? READ THIS FIRST!
Honeymooning in Costa Rica? Create a FREE Honeymoon Registry!
Costa Rica (La Fortuna) Weather – Does it rain in the rainforest during the rain season?
Spots for the soul: Great places to find peace in Costa Rica
Which Costa Rica Beach Is Best For You? What To Know About The Northern Pacific Beaches
Why You Should Visit La Fortuna (Arenal) During Your Trip To Costa Rica
Costa Rica Destinations: Common Name & Location Misunderstandings
I’m going to Monteverde, not Santa Elena, so why do both towns keep popping up during my research?
What is Pura Vida and why is it all over Costa Rica?
COSTA RICA TOURS, HOTELS, & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Tours/Activities
The Best River For Rafting In Costa Rica
Rafting & Kayaking in Costa Rica – Pacuare River Tour
Go Big or Go Home: Raft Costa Rica
Which Costa Rica Zipline Is The Best? Comparing 6 Popular Canopy Tours in Arenal and Monteverde
Ziplining & Canopy Tours in Costa Rica: The Difference Between The Two
A Step-By-Step Guide (Literally!) To Costa Rica’s Arenal Hanging Bridges
The Ideal Mangrove Boat Tour (or Kayak Tour) Experience in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
La Fortuna (Costa Rica) Waterfall”s” – yes, there are more than just one!
El Silencio Trail (La Fortuna) Hike & Volcano-Viewing Experience
A Walk in the Park: Arenal Volcano National Park
A Proposal to Remember: Costa Rica’s Cerro Chato Hike
Mountain Biking & Bikes for Rent in La Fortuna (Costa Rica)
Costa Rica Creatures Series: INSECTS
Costa Rica Creatures Series: FROGS
Costa Rica Creatures Series: BUTTERFLIES
Costa Rica Creatures Series: SNAKES
Hotels/Vacation Rentals
Costa Rica Hotel Tip: Can you name your Arenal or Monteverde hotel?
Support humble businesses? Visit Monteverde Villa Lodge in Monteverde!
Hidden Hotspot: Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
A Great Costa Rica Vacation Rental Option: Villas La Paz
Transportation Services
Costa Rica Transportation: 10 ways to get from point A to point B throughout your trip
Are We There Yet? Driving Durations for Popular Costa Rica Routes
Your best transportation options between Monteverde and La Fortuna (Costa Rica)
COSTA RICA BUDGET TRAVEL
Who Likes Free Stuff? Free Coupons For Costa Rica Restaurants, Souvenir Stores, and More!
Free Local Swimming Hole & Tarzan Swing in La Fortuna/Arenal (El Salto)
Free Local Hot Springs in La Fortuna/Arenal (Mini-Tabacon)
ABOUT PURA VIDA! EH? INCORPORATED
The Buzz! Click Here To Read Client Testimonials And Reviews About Us!
The Art of Good Business: Practice What You Preach
Thank-you to YOU! Costa Rica travellers are the best travellers in the world!
Goodbye 2012. Hello 2013! Where We’ve Been And Where We’re Going
Adios 2011. Hola 2012! Costa Rica tourism and the year ahead.
New For Your Mobile: Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated In The Palm Of Your Hand
OUR COSTA RICA DONATION PROJECT
True inspiration at its finest. Treat others while treating yourself!
Animal Cruelty Bites! Travel (to Costa Rica) for Animal Rights!
Green Alliance Partner Update: Save the Turtles (Costa Rica)
COSTA RICA CULTURE, FUN STUFF, MISC.
This One’s For The Sloth-Lovers… Meet Our Surprise Costa Rican House Guest!
Where Your Costa Rica Coffee Comes From (And What It Took For You To Get It)
A Costa Rica ‘Rain Day’… the Jack Johnson Way (Banana Pancakes)!
Life list with a twist. My trash may not be your treasure, but my past could be your future.
Manuel Antonio (Costa Rica) – Funky Rainforest-Inspired Art
Ready, Set, Mo! Happy Movember Everyone!
Humility & Humildad in Costa Rica
Beauty and Humility in the Costa Rican Rainforest
Maroon 5’s Costa Rica Soundtrack?
Canadian Craving in Costa Rica: Sam Roberts Band
Dear Canada, Happy Birthday! Love from, Costa Rica.
Love in Costa Rica (Para El Amor De Mi Vida)
ABOUT COSTA RICA TRAVEL BLOG .COM
Exhibits, museums, and caves… oh my! Introducing our “Costa Rica Creatures” series
Same Voice. Same Topics. Same Blog. NEW LOOK!
that was very informative..Thanks for taking me around costa rica via your blog. Thanks for visiting my blog too and the like for the post.
wow this is so informative and I will be able to use it when I travel there…thanks for sharing dear…Keep blogging…and thanks for visiting my blog
Nice Blog. can you visit my other blog? http://novalandhikablog.wordpress.com/
Very informative. Thanks for sharing.
And thanks for liking my post
Thanks for the like over on my blog! Love Costa Rica, was married in Tamarindo almost 10 years ago. Pura vida! (Viva Imperial!)
Just Your Average Hiker -
Thanks goes out to you for the hiking advice you provide on your blog – we love the tips about waterproof matches and dryer lint!
Amazing! We were married in the Turrialba area of the country, but nothing could compare to a wedding by the beach! Perhaps you will return one day for an anniversary trip?
Pura vida!
I have a friend that goes to Costa Rica every year. He loves it. Been talking with my wife and we are looking to go for a visit ourselves.
Great site here its gonna come in handy.
F. Mohr –
Thank you for taking the time to visit our blog! Whereabouts in Costa Rica does your friend travel to? If/when you and your wife decide to visit, please never hesitate to send any questions you may have our way (you can email us directly at info@puravidaeh.ca) as we would be happy to answer them for you.
Pura vida!
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