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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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Which Costa Rica Hanging Bridges Are The Best? Comparing 4 Popular Hanging Bridge Sites in Arenal and Monteverde.
You asked, we answered! As a follow-up to our post “Which Costa Rica Zipline Is The Best? Comparing 6 Popular Canopy Tours in Arenal and Monteverde“, we are delving into … Continue reading
Costa Rica Destinations: Common Name & Location Misunderstandings
As we suggest in our blog post Costa Rica Hotel Tip: Can you name your Arenal or Monteverde hotel?, Costa Rica is notorious for using repeat words and phrases to describe … Continue reading
Where To Go In Costa Rica: Determining the Best Places To Visit During Your Trip
The below post is now available as an audio recording (ideal for the visually impaired). Click on the video below to play the reading. Costa Rica is the Disney World … Continue reading
Why You Should Visit La Fortuna (Arenal) During Your Trip To Costa Rica
The below post is now available as an audio recording (ideal for the visually impaired). Click on the video below to play the reading. Most travellers who choose to visit … Continue reading
Costa Rica Transportation: 10 ways to get from point A to point B throughout your trip
When promoting costa rica, we always explain to travellers that two of the best things about the country are its small size (geographically-speaking) and the fact that there is so … Continue reading
Costa Rica Creatures Series: INSECTS
As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on insects is part of this series. If you … Continue reading
Costa Rica Creatures Series: FROGS
As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on frogs (and other amphibians) is part of this … Continue reading
Costa Rica Creatures Series: BUTTERFLIES
As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on butterflies is part of this series. If you … Continue reading
Costa Rica Creatures Series: SNAKES
As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on snakes (and other reptiles) is part of … Continue reading
Exhibits, museums, and caves… oh my! Introducing our “Costa Rica Creatures” series
It’s official. Costa rica has something for everyone. You may not be an adrenaline junkie in search of the best rivers for rafting, the best cliffs for jumping off of, … Continue reading
Costa Rica Hotel Tip: Can you name your Arenal or Monteverde hotel?
When it comes to choosing a hotel for your vacation, you have done the research. You know more or less where the accommodation is located, what the room price is, … Continue reading
The most time and cost efficient way to visit Tortuguero and raft the Pacuare River during your time in Costa Rica (Part 1).
Travellers interested in experiencing two of costa rica’s greatest tours – cruises through the tortuguero canals and rafting on the pacuare river – are faced with the challenge of best … Continue reading
Which Costa Rica Zipline Is The Best? Comparing 6 Popular Canopy Tours in Arenal and Monteverde.
One of costa rica’s greatest features is its variety. Visitors can experience volcanoes, rainforest, beaches, national parks, cloud forests, hot springs, and so much more with only a short amount … Continue reading
Who Likes Free Stuff? Free Coupons For Costa Rica Restaurants, Souvenir Stores, and More!
We love giving away free stuff and we know you love receiving it! For extra costa rica vacation savings, check out our ‘freebie vouchers’ (click on an image below to … Continue reading
Do Your Travelling Pants Have Shallow Pockets? 10 Things To Do In Downtown La Fortuna (Arenal, Costa Rica) For Less Than $5!
If there is anything we are passionate about throughout our work at Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated it is helping travellers save money when planning a trip to costa rica. Our … Continue reading
A Costa Rica ‘Rain Day’… the Jack Johnson Way (Banana Pancakes)!
“Well can’t you see that its just raining… there ain’t no need to go outside.” – Jack Johnson It’s official. The rain season is here. Well, its officially been the … Continue reading
A Step-By-Step Guide (Literally!) To Costa Rica’s Arenal Hanging Bridges
Interested in visiting some hanging (suspension) bridges while in costa rica? Consider visiting the arenal hanging bridges in la fortuna (arenal)! Ricky and I’s most recent visit to the arenal hanging … Continue reading
True inspiration at its finest. Treat others while treating yourself!
A few months ago Ricky and I were fortunate enough to receive a truly inspirational email from a client. This client mentioned that he and his wife were planning a trip … Continue reading
A Walk in the Park: Arenal Volcano National Park
Looking for a beginner/moderate hike in la fortuna/arenal? Try the arenal volcano national park. Found just outside the small town of la fortuna (or after tilaran, to the west), this national park plays a … Continue reading
Beauty and Humility in the Costa Rican Rainforest
A minute to stop and smell the roses… or, when in Costa Rica, the bromeliads! A few perceptions from our doorstep in la fortuna, costa rica: 1. Sunshine! The rainclouds have … Continue reading
Your best transportation options between Monteverde and La Fortuna (Costa Rica)
In monteverde and need to get to la fortuna (or vice versa)? Have we got some recommendations for you! La fortuna (home of the stunning arenal volcano) and monteverde (the … Continue reading
Ziplining & Canopy Tours in Costa Rica: The difference between the two
One of the most common questions we are asked, as well as one of the most common misconceptions travellers have, involves ziplining and canopy tours. Many travellers assume the two … Continue reading
Mountain Biking & Bikes for Rent in La Fortuna (Costa Rica)
La fortuna is fortunately home to more things to do than any other location in costa rica. Mountain biking tours are widely available – some include trips around the volcano, … Continue reading
Free Local Swimming Hole & Tarzan Swing in La Fortuna/Arenal (El Salto)
Travelling throughout costa rica on a budget? Don’t miss the free swimming hole and tarzan swing while in la fortuna! The swimming hole - otherwise known as “El Salto” – is located just … Continue reading
Rafting & Kayaking in Costa Rica – Pacuare River Tour
What would be a better way of experiencing the costa rican jungle than from within the heart of it? As mentioned in a previous post, ricky and I are part of … Continue reading
Costa Rica (La Fortuna) Weather – Does it rain in the rainforest during the rain season?
Yes! Costa Rica is a tropical environment – not only is rain inevitable, but it plays a significant part in keeping the country as beautiful as it is. This being said, it does not … Continue reading
La Fortuna (Costa Rica) Waterfall”s” – yes, there are more than just one!
Did you know that there are more waterfalls in the la fortuna/arenal area than simply the largest and most popular? Naturally, I will start with the most obvious: the la … Continue reading
El Silencio Trail (La Fortuna) Hike & Volcano-Viewing Experience
If you are interested in getting up close and personal with the arenal volcano while in la fortuna, el silencio trail is the most popular means of doing so. El … Continue reading
Free Local Hot Springs in La Fortuna/Arenal (Mini-Tabacon)
Travelling throughout costa rica on a budget? Don’t miss the free local hot springs while in la fortuna! Let me start by explaining that there are countless hot spring options in … Continue reading
A Proposal to Remember: Costa Rica’s Cerro Chato Hike
Some describe the feeling of being on cloud 9 when their partner asks them for their hand in marriage. I too remember this feeling, however perhaps because ricky and I … Continue reading
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