FOR YOU, FOR FREE: 17 years' worth of firsthand Costa Rica trip planning and travel advice compiled into hundreds of articles, plus exclusive discounts. Created by a Costa Rican and a four-time published Costa Rica guidebook author. Welcome, amigos, and as we say in Costa Rica, pura vida!
Browse our Costa Rica blogs to learn everything you need to know about Tortuguero Costa Rica, including why you should visit.
We explain Costa Rica’s ecological blue flag program, describe 25 exemplary beaches, and list 40 notable others so you can select the eco-friendly beach that’s best for you!
We list the Costa Rica hours of operation for national parks, biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and other attractions!
We describe the most memorable aspects of the Tortuguero National Park’s Cuatro Esquinas Sector in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.
We describe the most memorable aspects of the Tortuguero National Park (Cerro Tortuguero Sector) in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, plus share photos from our visits.
Not sure whether La Pavona or Cano Blanco is the best dock to use to get to Tortuguero? We compare and contrast the two docks and provide photos from our visits to each!
Our Costa Rica guidebook, Moon Costa Rica, is full of tips, recommendations, photos, maps, and itineraries. Learn more!
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?
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!
We compare and contrast Costa Rica highway conditions by design, terrain, pace, traffic, flow, tolls, river crossings, and 4×4 requirements.
Will you be driving in Costa Rica? Our charts outline the distance (kilometers) and duration (hours/minutes) for each popular route!
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!
Browse our photo galleries to view free Costa Rica trail maps for national parks, reserves, waterfalls, and other areas of interest!
See our master list of Costa Rica destinations for photos of 70+ places to consider when narrowing down where to go in Costa Rica.
Use our Costa Rica Destination Tool to filter 66 Costa Rica destination recommendations according to nearly 150 different criteria. Learn more!
Plan to travel to Costa Rica with kids? We outline the best things to do and provide child and student discounts!
Want to visit one of the Caribbean beaches in Costa Rica? Don’t miss these noteworthy beaches!
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.
Is Tortuguero worth visiting? We detail the experience, what you can expect, who should visit, and who should skip the area altogether. Learn more!
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 incorporating both activities into their trip plans without wasting precious vacation time and money. Although …
We list adult and child rates for Costa Rica entrance fees to national parks, biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and other attractions!
September 2024 edition
