Comparing And Contrasting 20 Costa Rica Beach Towns To Help You Decide Which One(s) To Visit

Comparing And Contrasting 20 Costa Rica Beach Towns To Help You Decide Which One(s) To Visit

We compare and contrast the 20 most sought-after Costa Rica beach towns according to a variety of criteria to help you pick your favorite!

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Nikki Solano Talks Costa Rica on Rick Steves’ Europe Monday Night Travel Show

Nikki Solano Talks Costa Rica on Rick Steves’ Europe Monday Night Travel Show

Watch Nikki Solano cover 10 of the most sought-after Costa Rica destinations (and standout experiences at each) on Rick Steves’ Monday Night Travel Show.

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How Much Does It Cost To Go To Costa Rica? Costs Of Activities, Hotels, Food, Transportation Services, And More!

How Much Does It Cost To Go To Costa Rica? Costs Of Activities, Hotels, Food, Transportation Services, And More!

Our helpful charts illustrate the cost to go to Costa Rica according to activities, hotels, transportation services, meals, souvenirs, and more!

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Where To Go In Costa Rica: 70+ Costa Rica Destinations (In Photos)

Where To Go In Costa Rica: 70+ Costa Rica Destinations (In Photos)

See our master list of Costa Rica destinations for photos of 70+ places to consider when narrowing down where to go in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica Off The Beaten Path: Where To Go And What To Do

Costa Rica Off The Beaten Path: Where To Go And What To Do

We detail (with photos!) which destinations and beaches to pick, and things to do if you want to experience Costa Rica off the beaten path!

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Must-Know Info About Monteverde Costa Rica From Seasoned Visitors

Must-Know Info About Monteverde Costa Rica From Seasoned Visitors

Our free Monteverde city guide (Santa Elena) covers everything we’ve learned from exploring Monteverde Costa Rica for years.

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Must-Know Info About La Fortuna Costa Rica From Longtime Residents

Must-Know Info About La Fortuna Costa Rica From Longtime Residents

Our free La Fortuna city guide covers everything we’ve learned from living in and exploring La Fortuna Costa Rica for years.

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80+ Costa Rica Beaches (In Photos) And Where To Find Them

80+ Costa Rica Beaches (In Photos) And Where To Find Them

See our master list of Costa Rica beaches for photos of 80+ beaches in Costa Rica to help you decide which one(s) to visit!

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Costa Rica Food Guide: 30+ Things To Eat In Costa Rica & Where And When To Eat Them

Costa Rica Food Guide: 30+ Things To Eat In Costa Rica & Where And When To Eat Them

We detail the top things to eat in Costa Rica, including where and when to eat them, and how to pronounce them!

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30 Popular Things To Do In Costa Rica And Where To Do Them

30 Popular Things To Do In Costa Rica And Where To Do Them

We detail the 30 most popular things to do in Costa Rica (with photos) and describe the attractions, beaches, cities, and towns that offer them!

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Costa Rica Highway Conditions By Route

Costa Rica Highway Conditions By Route

We compare and contrast Costa Rica highway conditions by design, terrain, pace, traffic, flow, tolls, river crossings, and 4×4 requirements.

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Self-Guided Adventures: 20 Things To Do In Costa Rica Without A Guide

Self-Guided Adventures: 20 Things To Do In Costa Rica Without A Guide

Want to experience Costa Rica without a guide? We outline which tours and activities do and do not allow for unguided adventures. Learn more!

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Costa Rica Tours And Activities: Should You Book In Advance Or Wait?

Costa Rica Tours And Activities: Should You Book In Advance Or Wait?

We explain when and why you should (or shouldn’t) reserve Costa Rica tours and activities in advance, with recommendations month by month.

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How To Plan A Trip To Costa Rica For Free Step By Step

How To Plan A Trip To Costa Rica For Free Step By Step

Want to plan a trip to Costa Rica? Follow our steps for free and easy Costa Rica vacation planning help!

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Costa Rica Trip Reservations: Booking In Advance, How Much Time Is Needed?

Costa Rica Trip Reservations: Booking In Advance, How Much Time Is Needed?

Curious about Costa Rica trip reservations? Here’s when you should book hotels, tours, transportation services, rental cars, and restaurants.

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15 Things To Do In San Jose Costa Rica (And 3 Things To Skip Doing)

15 Things To Do In San Jose Costa Rica (And 3 Things To Skip Doing)

We answer the question “Is San Jose worth visiting?” and detail 15 things to do in San Jose Costa Rica if you make the trip!

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Renting A Car In Costa Rica: Should You Do It?

Renting A Car In Costa Rica: Should You Do It?

Debating renting a car in Costa Rica? We outline advantages and disadvantages, scenarios to consider, and rental tips to help you decide!

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How Not To Fall For Costa Rica Car Rental Scams

How Not To Fall For Costa Rica Car Rental Scams

Avoid falling for Costa Rica car rental scams by learning about the latest ploys and reviewing our must-know car rental tips.

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Costa Rica Safety Guide: Is Costa Rica Safe? Yes, If You Do This.

Costa Rica Safety Guide: Is Costa Rica Safe? Yes, If You Do This.

We answer the question “is Costa Rica safe?” while assessing robbery, assault, water safety, car safety, money safety, and other travel risks.

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50+ Common Questions About Costa Rica And Our Answers To Each!

50+ Common Questions About Costa Rica And Our Answers To Each!

Have questions about Costa Rica? We answer the top questions we receive about Costa Rica travel, tourism, trip planning, and saving money.

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How To Decide Between La Fortuna / Arenal or Monteverde (or Why You Should Visit Both)

How To Decide Between La Fortuna / Arenal or Monteverde (or Why You Should Visit Both)

We compare and contrast La Fortuna / Arenal and Monteverde, plus offer a quiz, photos, and discounts for both areas to help you decide!

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Best Hot Springs In Arenal: We Compare All 12 La Fortuna Hot Springs

Best Hot Springs In Arenal: We Compare All 12 La Fortuna Hot Springs

Looking for the best La Fortuna hot springs in Arenal Costa Rica? We compare and contrast all 12 and offer discounts for hot springs passes!

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Costa Rica Transportation: 15 Ways To Get Around Costa Rica

Costa Rica Transportation: 15 Ways To Get Around Costa Rica

We compare/contrast 15 types of Costa Rica transportation, plus offer free discounts for shuttles and car rentals. Learn more!

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Costa Rica Guided Tours: Are They Necessary, Valuable, And/Or Worthwhile?

Costa Rica Guided Tours: Are They Necessary, Valuable, And/Or Worthwhile?

Curious if you need a tour guide in Costa Rica? We explore whether Costa Rica guided tours or unguided tours are better, and why.

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