
We’re Ricky, a born-and-raised Tico (Costa Rican), former rafting tour guide, and nature and wildlife photographer; and Nikki, an avid Costa Rica explorer, a five-time published Costa Rica guidebook author, and a Tica (Costa Rican) at heart. We’re a happily married, adventurous couple in our 18th year of discovering Costa Rica together. In addition to writing this Costa Rica Travel Blog, we’re the team behind several other Costa Rica-based projects, including:
Some (yes, only some!) of the Costa Rica sights and attractions that Nikki and Ricky have experienced:
Kudos
LUX Life Magazine’s Travel Blogger of the Year 2020 – Costa Rica (Nikki Solano)
Book Authority’s #3 Pick, 40 Best New Hiking eBooks To Read In 2020 (Moon Costa Rica 2019)
Feedspot’s Pick, Top 30 Costa Rica Blogs And Websites To Follow In 2018, 2021, and 2025
Recipient, Versatile Blogger Award
Recipient, Liebster Award
Prosoft Nearshore’s Pick, Best Costa Rica Travel Blog
Asher Fergusson’s Pick, Top 5 Costa Rica Travel Blogs
Viva Tropical’s Pick, Top Costa Rica Tourism Sites and Top Blogs About The Costa Rica Lifestyle For Expats And Investors
Recipient, Very Inspiring Blogger Award
Recipient, Trip 180’s Traveler’s Award
GotSaga’s Pick, Top 40 Incredible Travel Bloggers’ Sites That You’ll Want To Follow
Smartlad’s Pick, Top 100 Travel Blogs You Should Be Following In 2017
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