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!

Tweet
Share
Pin
Share
Alajuela, Atenas, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Cahuita, Carrillo, Cartago, City Exploration, Drake Bay, Featured, Golfito, Grecia, Hot Springs, Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Pavones, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Poasito (Vera Blanca), Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, San Gerardo de Dota, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Sarchi, Tambor, Tilaran, Turrialba, Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Zarcero
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!

Tweet
Share
Pin
Share
Bahia Salinas, Beaches, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Central Pacific Beaches, Dominical, Drake Bay, Featured, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Herradura, Jaco, Las Catalinas, Limon, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Ojochal, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Papagayo, Pavones, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Samara, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tortuguero, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Go In Costa Rica
Learn About Moon Costa Rica, Our Costa Rica Guidebook Published By Moon Travel Guides!

Learn About Moon Costa Rica, Our Costa Rica Guidebook Published By Moon Travel Guides!

Our Costa Rica guidebook, Moon Costa Rica, is full of tips, recommendations, photos, maps, and itineraries. Learn more!

Tweet
Share
Pin
Share
Accommodation Recommendations, Aerial Trams, Airport Information, Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Biking, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Budget-Friendly Tips, Cahuita, Cano Negro, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, Car Rentals, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, City Exploration, Costa Rica Itinerary Planning, Costa Rica Photography, Costa Rica Questions and Answers, Costa Rican Culture, DIY Costa Rica, Dolphin Watching, Dominical, Drake Bay, Driving Directions, El Castillo, Escazu, Extras, Featured Front Page, Flights to/from Costa Rica, Food and Drink, Free Discount Codes For Costa Rica Hotels, Car Rentals, and Shuttle Services, Gluten-Free, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Heredia, Herradura, Hot Springs, How To Choose A Costa Rica Accommodation, How To Save Money In Costa Rica, Internet, Technology, and Electronic Devices, Introductory Costa Rica Trip Planning Resources, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Moon Costa Rica (2019), National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Our Donation Project, Packing and Travel Prep, Papagayo, Pavones, Plantations (Food Tours), Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Recipes, Rincon de la Vieja, Safety and Practicalities, Sailing, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Saving Money In Costa Rica, Shopping and Souvenirs, Sierpe, Siquirres, Snorkeling, Spanish Language, Spending Money In Costa Rica, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Tour Transportation, Transportation In Costa Rica, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Vegetarian and Vegan, Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Weather Information, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, Where To Stay In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Zarcero, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)
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.

Tweet
Share
Pin
Share
Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Bijagua, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Carrillo, Cartago, Dominical, Drake Bay, Driving Directions, Escazu, Featured, Golfito, Grecia, Heredia, Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Papagayo, Pavones, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Rincon de la Vieja, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Jose, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Siquirres, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Transportation In Costa Rica, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Zarcero
Costa Rica Family Travel: Things To Do In Costa Rica With Kids

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!

Tweet
Share
Pin
Share
Aerial Trams, Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Cano Negro, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, City Exploration, Dolphin Watching, Dominical, Drake Bay, El Castillo, Escazu, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Heredia, Herradura, Hot Springs, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Papagayo, Pavones, Plantations (Food Tours), Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Rincon de la Vieja, Sailing, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Sierpe, Siquirres, Snorkeling, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Volcanoes, Waterfalls, What To Do In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Zarcero, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)
Where To Go In Costa Rica: Determining The Best Places To Visit During Your Trip

Where To Go In Costa Rica: Determining The Best Places To Visit During Your Trip

Use our Costa Rica Destination Tool to filter 66 Costa Rica destination recommendations according to nearly 150 different criteria. Learn more!

Tweet
Share
Pin
Share
Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Cahuita, Cano Negro, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, Dominical, Drake Bay, El Castillo, Escazu, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Heredia, Herradura, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Papagayo, Pavones, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Rincon de la Vieja, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Sierpe, Siquirres, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Where To Go In Costa Rica, Zarcero
Is Costa Rica Busy? (Photos) Must-Know Info About Crowds And Groups

Is Costa Rica Busy? (Photos) Must-Know Info About Crowds And Groups

We describe (with photos!) when and where you might encounter crowds or groups in Costa Rica, all while answering the question: Is Costa Rica busy?

Tweet
Share
Pin
Share
Aerial Trams, Alajuela, Atenas, Bagaces, Bahia Salinas, Bajos del Toro, Beaches, Bijagua, Biking, Brasilito (Playa Conchal), Budget-Friendly Tips, Cahuita, Cano Negro, Canyoneering, Canyoning, and Rappelling, Caribbean Beaches, Carrillo, Cartago, Central Pacific Beaches, City Exploration, Dolphin Watching, Dominical, Drake Bay, El Castillo, Escazu, Featured, Featured Front Page, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste / Northern Pacific Beaches, Guapiles, Hanging Bridges (Suspension Bridges), Heredia, Herradura, Horseback Riding, Hot Springs, Introductory Costa Rica Trip Planning Resources, Jaco, La Fortuna (Arenal), Las Catalinas, Liberia, Limon, Malpais, Mangroves, Manuel Antonio (Quepos), Manzanillo, Matapalo (Northern Pacific), Matapalo (Osa Peninsula), Monteverde (Santa Elena), Montezuma, Mud Baths, Museums and Theaters, National Parks, Hiking, and Walking, Nicoya Peninsula Beaches, Nosara, Nuevo Arenal, Obstacle Courses, Ojochal, Orosi, Osa Peninsula Beaches, Papagayo, Pavones, Plantations (Food Tours), Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific), Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Playa Junquillal, Playa Negra (Guanacaste), Playas del Coco, Poasito (Vera Blanca), Potrero, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Rincon de la Vieja, Sailing, Samara, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, San Mateo, San Ramon, San Vito, Santa Ana, Santa Teresa, Sarchi, Sierpe, Siquirres, Snorkeling, Tamarindo, Tambor, Tilaran, Tortuguero, Transportation In Costa Rica, Tree Climbing, Turrialba, Uvita (Bahia), Viewpoints, Volcanoes, Volunteering, Waterfalls, Waterslides, What To Do In Costa Rica, Where To Go In Costa Rica, White Water Rafting, Wildlife Spotting, Gardens, and Exhibits, Zarcero, Ziplining (Canopy Tours)