Costa Rica Hotel Recommendation Series: Where To Stay in La Fortuna / Arenal
Want to know where to stay in La Fortuna Costa Rica? We recommend the best hotels in La Fortuna and offer free discount promotion codes for each!
FOR YOU, FOR FREE: 19 years' worth of firsthand Costa Rica trip planning and travel advice compiled into hundreds of articles, plus exclusive discounts.
Where To Go In Costa Rica
Browse our Costa Rica blogs to learn everything you need to know about Costa Rica destinations, including recommendations for where to go in Costa Rica.
EcoTermales Hot Springs Review: La Fortuna Hot Springs Guide
We’ve experienced all 12 hot springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica. Here’s everything you need to know about the EcoTermales Hot Springs!
Driving Directions To The SJO Airport / Driving Directions From The SJO Airport
Need driving directions to the SJO Airport or from the SJO Airport in Costa Rica? We offer printable directions, maps, distances, and drive times!
Photos of Playa Nacascolo Costa Rica (Guanacaste) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Nacascolo Costa Rica (Northern Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
Photos of Playa Herradura Costa Rica (Central Pacific) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Herradura Costa Rica (Central Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
25+ Costa Rica Waterfalls & How To Visit Them During Your Trip
We compare 25 Costa Rica waterfalls according to their features, hike duration/difficulty, and location, plus we explain how to visit each!
The Operating Hours For 20+ Costa Rica National Parks, Reserves, and Refuges
We list the Costa Rica hours of operation for national parks, biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and other attractions!
El Salto Costa Rica: Free Tarzan Rope Swing And Swimming Holes In La Fortuna / Arenal
Heading to El Salto Costa Rica? We outline everything you need to know about the free Tarzan rope swing and swimming holes in La Fortuna!
Baldi Hot Springs Review: La Fortuna Hot Springs Guide
We’ve experienced all 12 hot springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica. Here’s everything you need to know about the Baldi Hot Springs!
Flying To Costa Rica: What To Know About International Flights To Costa Rica, Departure Tax, Airlines, Check-In, Baggage, And More!
Want to know everything there is to know about flying to Costa Rica? We breakdown the information by airline so you can quickly find what you need.
Photos of Playa Manzanillo Costa Rica (Caribbean) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Manzanillo Costa Rica (Caribbean), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
Costa Rica Family Travel: Things To Do In Costa Rica With Kids
Plan to travel to Costa Rica with kids? We outline the best things to do and provide child and student discounts!
Monteverde Cloud Forest OR Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve? What’s The Difference?
Do you know that the Monteverde cloud forest and the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve are different? We compare and contrast both to help you decide which to visit!
Monteverde Treetop Walkways Hanging Bridges (Selvatura Park): Everything You Need To Know
We’ve explored the Treetop Walkways Hanging Bridges at the Selvatura Park for years. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit!
La Fortuna Weather: Does It Rain In The Rainforest During The Rain Season?
Wondering about La Fortuna weather? We outline what you should expect and how to plan your visit according to the weather in La Fortuna!
Paradise Hot Springs Review: La Fortuna Hot Springs Guide
We’ve experienced all 12 hot springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica. Here’s everything you need to know about the Paradise Hot Springs!
How To Reserve The Poas Volcano National Park (Screenshots)
We outline how to reserve and buy tickets for the Poas Volcano National Park, complete with screenshot photos that show every step!
Photos of Playa Virador Costa Rica (Guanacaste) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Virador Costa Rica (Northern Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
How The Manuel Antonio National Park Is Different Than Other Costa Rica National Parks
Over two decades, we’ve visited the Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica several times. In this article, we explain what keeps us going back.
Monteverde Hotels: Where We Stay In Monteverde Costa Rica
Our free Monteverde hotel guide explores hotels we’ve stayed at in the Monteverde region.
Selvatura Park Canopy Zip-lining Tour: Everything You Need To Know
We’ve done the Monteverde Sky Trek canopy zip-lining tour a few times. Here’s everything you need to know to plan for your experience!
Silencio Trail La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Hike
Plan to hike the Silencio Trail La Fortuna? We outline our preferred path, describe how to see the Arenal Volcano, and offer discounts for guided tours too!
Los Lagos Hot Springs Review: La Fortuna Hot Springs Guide
We’ve experienced all 12 hot springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica. Here’s everything you need to know about the Los Lagos Hot Springs!
Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Visit The Llanos Del Cortes Waterfall Near Liberia
What to know about the Llanos del Cortes Waterfall (Liberia Costa Rica) including who should and shouldn’t go, plus visit tips!
Photos of Playa Ventanas Costa Rica (Central Pacific) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Ventanas Costa Rica (Central Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
Photos of Playa Tropical Costa Rica (Isla Tortuga, Nicoya Peninsula) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Tropical Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
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.
Manuel Antonio Hotel Recommendation: Si Como No Resort; A Mountainside Oasis That Overlooks The Pacific
Why we recommend staying at the Si Como No Resort in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica, plus a free discount promotion code for the hotel too!
Rio Chollin/Choyin: Local Free Hot Springs in La Fortuna/Arenal
Looking for free things to do in Arenal Costa Rica? Check out the free hot springs La Fortuna. We outline where they are and what to know before visiting!
Arenal Sky Walk Hanging Bridges (Sky Adventures): Everything You Need To Know
We’ve been exploring the Arenal Sky Walk hanging bridges for years. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit!
Driving Directions To The LIR Airport / Driving Directions From The LIR Airport
Need driving directions to the LIR Airport or from the LIR Airport in Costa Rica? We offer printable directions, maps, distances, and drive times!
Photos of Playa Preciosa Costa Rica (Osa Peninsula) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Preciosa Costa Rica (Osa Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
Photos of Playa Cocalito Costa Rica (Osa Peninsula) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Cocalito Costa Rica (Osa Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
Driving In Costa Rica: Distance And Duration Of Popular Routes
Will you be driving in Costa Rica? Our charts outline the distance (kilometers) and duration (hours/minutes) for each popular route!
Manuel Antonio Sailing Tour With Snorkeling And Dolphin Watching
Interested in a Manuel Antonio sailing tour? We outline who should go, what to see, tour logistics, and offer a free sailing tour discount too!
How To Experience The Best Costa Rica Volcanoes: Arenal, Poas, Rincon De La Vieja, Irazu, And Turrialba
Wondering which Costa Rica volcano is the best to visit? We compare Costa Rica’s top 5 volcanoes, outline ways to visit each, and answer popular volcano-related questions!
Arenal Sky Trek Canopy Ziplining Tour: Everything You Need To Know
We’ve done the Arenal Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour a few times. Here’s everything you need to know to plan for your experience!
Guayabo National Monument: History, Archaeology, And Excavation In Turrialba
Planning a visit to Costa Rica’s Guayabo National Monument? We outline what to know and why the site is worth a visit!
Photos of Playa Manuel Antonio Costa Rica (Central Pacific) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Manuel Antonio Costa Rica (Central Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
Photos of Playa Mantas Costa Rica (Central Pacific) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Mantas Costa Rica (Central Pacific), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
Costa Rica Hotel Tip: Can You Name Your Arenal Or Monteverde Hotel?
Want to know our best Costa Rica hotel tip? If you plan to visit La Fortuna (Arenal) or Monteverde, don’t miss this critical advice!
Your Costa Rica Zip-lining Questions Answered!
We answer 20+ questions about zip-lining in Costa Rica to help prepare you for a fun, safe, and enjoyable adventure!
Manuel Antonio Mangrove Tour Costa Rica
Interested in the mangrove tour Costa Rica? We outline who should go, what you’ll learn, which guides to trust, and offer a free mangrove tour discount too!
Arenal Hotel Recommendation: Arenal Observatory Lodge; Part 2: Nature Trails And Things To Do
We outline things to do at the Arenal Observatory Lodge in La Fortuna Costa Rica, plus offer a free discount promotion code for the hotel too!
Arenal Sky Tram Aerial Tram: Everything You Need To Know
We’ve ridden the Arenal Sky Tram aerial tram a few times. Here’s everything you need to know to plan for your experience!
Must-Know Info About Costa Rica Coffee From A Former Bean Picker
Ricky details working on a Costa Rica coffee plantation as a child, the toll it took, his lasting impression, and how you can honor workers.
Photos of Playa Samara Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Samara Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
Photos of Playa Santa Teresa Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula) From Our Personal Collection
We provide photos of Playa Santa Teresa Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
